NIGH

PRONUNCIATION: (ny)

MEANING: adverb: Nearly; almost.
adjective: Near.
preposition: Near.

ETYMOLOGY: From Old English neh (near). Earliest documented use: before 1150.
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KNIGH - a chivalrouous gentleman who needs Earl Grey's celebrated beverage

EIGH - nine minus one

'N UGH - 'n apostrophe expressing profound distaste