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for their lavish festivals. The word jatra is used for carnivals. Based on Nepalese calendar, Nepal Sambat, the different festivals are: Swanti Sakimila
Newar_festivals
Native ethnic group of Nepal
Newar (/nɪˈwɑːr/; Newar: नेवार, endonym: Newa; Newar: नेवा, Pracalit script: 𑐣𑐾𑐰𑐵𑑅), or Nepami, are primarily inhabitants in Kathmandu Valley of
Newar_people
Swanti (Newar: स्वन्ती:)), is a five-day Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal. Tihar is analogous to the Indian festival of Diwali, the festival of lights
List_of_festivals_in_Nepal
Form of Hinduism practiced by the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Newar Hinduism is a form of Hinduism followed by the Newar people in Nepal. Newar Hinduism is based on Kaula or Vamachara concept. Newar dance consists
Newar_Hinduism
Newar dish of Nepal
auspicious occasions, family gatherings, and Newar festivals. It is eaten as a starter during every festival, religious activity, and puja, and is also
Samay_baji
Sino-Tibetan language of central-eastern Nepal
Newar (English: /nəˈwɑːr/; 𑐣𑐾𑐥𑐵𑐮 𑐨𑐵𑐲𑐵, nepāla bhāṣā) is a Sino-Tibetan language of central Nepal belonging to the Tibeto-Burman group. It is
Newar_language
Form of Vajrayana Buddhism practiced by the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Newar Buddhism is a form of Vajrayana Buddhism practiced by the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. It has developed unique socio-religious elements
Newar_Buddhism
Newar art is the art form practiced over centuries by Newar people. The pictorial art consists of: Paubha Wall paintings (murals) Paintings on the walls
Newar_art
Literature in the Newar language
Newar literature (Newar: 𑐣𑐾𑐥𑐵𑐮𑐨𑐵𑐲𑐵 𑐳𑐵𑐴𑐶𑐟𑑂𑐫, Nepālabhāṣā Sāhitya) includes those literary texts written in the Newar language. The Newar
Newar_literature
Social structure in Nepal and North India
Newar caste system is the system by which Newārs, the historical inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley, are divided into groups on the basis of Vedic varna model
Newar_caste_system
Five-day Newari festival of Nepal
five-day festival of Nepal which is one of the year's greatest celebrations for the Newar people. It is the Newar version of Tihar or Diwali. The festival highlights
Swanti_(festival)
Traditional clothing of Nepal
Traditional Newar clothing (Nepali: नेवार समुदायमा भएको संस्कृति पहिरन) refers to the everyday clothes worn by the Newar people of Nepal who are indigenous
Newar_traditional_clothing
Newari architectural style in Nepal
Newar architecture or Newa architecture is an indigenous style of architecture used by the Newari people in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Newar architecture
Newar_architecture
Early form of Newar language
Classical Newar or Classical Nepal Bhasa (Modern Newar: pulāṃ bhāy, 'old language') also known as Old Newar, is the vernacular and literary form of Nepal
Classical_Newar
Hindu festival of lights
other Hindu festivals. A few, notably the Mughal emperor Akbar, welcomed and participated in the festivities, whereas others banned such festivals as Diwali
Diwali
Hindu festival in Nepal
𑐳𑐵𑐫𑐵𑑅, sāyāḥ), is a Nepalese festival celebrated mainly in the Kathmandu Valley by the Newar people. The festival is celebrated in honour of their
Gai_Jatra
Capital and largest city in Nepal
Newar people, Kathmandu is known as Yeṃ Dey (Newar: येँ देय्), and Patan and Bhaktapur are known as Yala Dey (Newar: यल देय्) and Khwopa Dey (Newar:
Kathmandu
Place in Bagmati, Nepal
of the Kathmandu Valley and is a major Newar settlement of the country. The city is also known for its Newar tradition, cuisine and artisans. Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur
Annual Hindu festival
takes for so. She is the creator of this universe.[opinion]. The original Newar version of Swasthani is slightly different from the version written in Nepali
Swasthani_Barta_(Fast)
Newar festival in Nepal
𑐩𑑀𑐴𑐣𑐷; from Classical Newar: 𑐩𑐴𑐣𑐷, mahani), also known as Moni or Mohni is annual religious festival celebrated by the Newar people of Nepal. It is
Mohani
Chariot festival in Nepal
मच्छिन्द्रनाथको रथयात्रा), also known as Buṅga Dyaḥ Jātrā (Newar: बुंग द्यः जात्रा) is a Nepalese chariot festival which is held in Lalitpur, Nepal. It is one of
Rato_Machindranath_Jatra
Nepali sweet dumpling
in Newar society and is a key part of its namesake festival, Yo:mari Punhi, celebrated in the winter. The current name of the dish in modern Newar seems
Yomari
Street festival by the Newars
intended characters. Jatra (Newar: 𑐖𑐵𑐟𑑂𑐬𑐵, Nepali: जात्रा) refers to the types of Newa Festivals involving street festival or carnival. Janadya Jatra:
List_of_Jatras_in_Nepal
Type of Nepalese cuisine
[citation needed] Food is an integral part of the Newar culture. Dishes served during feasts and festivals have symbolic significance. Newa cuisine is recognized[by
Newar_cuisine
Alphabetic writing systems for Nepal Bhasa
writing systems employed historically in Nepal Mandala by the indigenous Newar people for primarily writing Nepal Bhasa. It is also used for transcribing
Nepalese_scripts
Marketplaces in central Kathmandu
Asan (Newar: असं; Nepali: असन, pronounced [ʌsʌn]) (alternative names: Asan Tol असन टोल [ʌsʌn ʈol], Asan Twāh असं त्वाः) is a ceremonial, market and residential
Asan,_Kathmandu
Demon in Nepalese Folklore
prominently in the traditional Newar culture of Nepal Mandala. The Lakhe tradition is found in the Kathmandu Valley and other Newar settlements throughout Nepal
Lakhey
Indigenous ethnic groups of the Himalayas
Austro-Asiatic speakers form the base for what had developed into today's Newar population. As time passed, other Kirat groups, now known as Rai, Limbu
Kirati_peoples
Indian Hindu spring festival of colours
officials joined these celebrations. The festival has also traditionally been observed by Jains and Newars (Nepal). In Mughal India, Holi was at times
Holi
Sacred month of Newar Buddhists in Nepal
Khwā Swayegu ("Looking upon Father's Face"). Newar Buddhism Gunla Bajan Nepal Sambat List of Buddhist festivals "Nepal Sambat gets national status". The Rising
Gunla
Newār window (Nepali: नेवार झ्याल; newār jhyāl) refers to the elaborately carved wooden window which is the distinguishing feature of traditional Newa
Newar_window
Religious festival in Kathmandu, Nepal
butter lamps. On the day of Kwaneyā, the first day of the chariot festival, Newars honor family members deceased during the past year by offering small
Indra_Jatra
Tradition of worshipping a living goddess in Nepal
centuries‑old tradition in Nepal in which a prepubescent girl from the Newar community is venerated as a living embodiment of the goddess Taleju Bhawani
Kumari_(goddess)
Newari mythical creature
dramas of the Newars. Images of Khyahs and Kawanchas are also placed at temples as guardians of the shrine. During the Yenya festival in Kathmandu, dance
Khyah_(legendary_creature)
Aspect of Nepalese culture
Bhagasti. It is famous around Newar community in Bhaktapur. Pancha Buddha Dance Gathu Pyakhan: is a sacred masked dance of the Newar people of the Kathmandu
Dance_in_Nepal
Newar festival in Nepal
Mha Pujā (Newar Script: 𑐴𑑂𑐩𑐥𑐸𑐖𑐵) (Devanagari: म्हपुजा) is an annual ritual performed by the Newar people of Nepal to purify and empower the soul
Mha_Puja
Subcastes Buddhist Newar
Newari Banias (Devanagari: बनिया) are a Bania caste from the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. The name Bania is derived from the Sanskrit
Bania_(Newar_caste)
Nepalese festival of lights and flowers
Kathmandu Valley, Tihar is traditionally referred to as Yamapanchak by Newar communities, while in Madhesh Province it is commonly known as Dipawali
Tihar_(festival)
Special festivals of Hindu women
The festivals celebrate the bounty of nature, arrival of clouds and rain, greenery and birds with social activity, rituals, and customs. The festivals for
Teej
one of the Caste of Newar community in Nepal. It is an ancient caste of Nepal. Kapali caste are found in various parts of Nepal. Newar Kapalis predominantly
Kapali_(Newar_caste)
Chariot festival in Nepal
Biskā Jātrā (Newar: 𑐧𑐶𑐳𑑂𑐎𑐵𑑅 𑐖𑐵𑐟𑑂𑐬𑐵, biskāḥ jātrā), also known as Biska Jatra (Nepali: बिस्का जात्रा) refers to an annual festival celebrated
Bisket_Jatra
Important Newar Buddhist festival in Nepal
documented Samyak festival in Kathmandu took place in 1015 AD (135 Nepal Era). The festival brings together a wide cross-section of Newar society, including
Samyak
Kathmandu Lhasa Kolkata Ladakh Lhasa Newar (or Lhasa Newah; Newar: ल्हासा नेवा) were the expatriate Newar traders and artisans who traveled between the
Lhasa_Newar
Nepalese social organization
Guthi or Gosthi is a social system of the Newar community in Nepal. With land trusts, Guthis support the socio-economic status of their communities. The
Guthi
Nepalese goddess
Indic text. Taleju (Devanagari: तलेजु; Newar: 𑐟𑐮𑐾𑐖𑐸) also venerated as Taleju Bhavani and Taleju Maju (Newar: 𑐟𑐮𑐾𑐖𑐸 𑐩𑐵𑐖𑐸, taleju māju, "mother
Taleju_Bhawani
Bhasa:अजिमा) is a group of goddesses of the Newar pantheon. These goddesses are respected by all sects and castes of Newars, both from Hindu and Buddhist religion
Ajima
Ethnic group
श्रेष्ठ) or (Newar: स्यस्य: Syaśya or श्रेष्ठ Shrestha) is the second largest Newar caste group, occupying around 21% of overall Newar population, or
Shresthas
14th century chronicle of Nepal
Classical Newar and Sanskrit language in the Bhujimol script. The Gopal Raj Vamshavali is considered one of the most important works in the Newar language
Gopal_Raj_Vamshavali
Nepalese confection
Lākhāmaari (Nepalese: लाखामरि) is a type of sweet of Newars. It is made of flour, sugar, butter and other ingredients. It can be made in different shapes
Lakhamari
Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal
Kha Me Jatra is a festival celebrated in Bhaktapur, Nepal. It occurs in the ninth day of Dashain. It is mainly celebrated by the Newar people. A similar
Khame_Jatra
Municipality in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Municipality West: Former Bajrabarahi myc Chitlang is located in the ancient Newar settlement. Inscriptions dating to the Lichchavi era were found there. Nepali
Chitlang
Hindu temple in Kathmandu
allowed to settle in Kathmandu Valley and later assimilated into the existing Newar caste system of Rajbhandari – a high-caste Chathariya/Kshatriya clan of
Pashupatinath_Temple
Group of Hindu mother goddesses
bringer of disease and misfortune as well act as protectresses) in the Newar pantheon. Temples (pithas i.e., seats) of the ashta matrika built in and
Matrikas
Metropolitan city in Bagmati Province, Nepal
its origins even earlier. Lalitpur was historically known as Yala in the Newar language and Patan in Sanskrit. The Mauryan Emperor Ashoka is said to have
Lalitpur,_Nepal
Annual Nepali festival
major government-declared annual festival of the Magar community. Maghe Sankranti shares similarities with solstice festivals in various other religious traditions
Maghe_Sankranti
Newari festival marking the end of the rice harvest
Punhi, meaning the full moon of yomari, is one of the most popular Newar festivals and is observed every year during the full moon of December. A yomari
Yomari_Punhi
is a type of alcoholic beverage. It is prepared on festivals and special occasions by the Newars. It is brewed from rice. This is a kind of Country Beer
Thwon
Nepalese classical dance
Kansakar caste groups of the Newars of Kathmandu. The dance is performed in temple and market squares during religious festivals. A young boy impersonating
Kumha_Pyakhan_dance
Place in Bagmati Zone, Nepal
Nagadesh (Newar: 𑐣𑐐𑐡𑐾𑐱; from Classical Newar: 𑐣𑐎𑐡𑐾𑐱, nakadeśa, meaning "new city") is an ancient Newar city in Madhyapur Thimi Municipality
Nagadesh
Abugida writing system
Newari (Nepal Bhasa). It was used across regions from Nepal to Tibet by the Newar people, the historic inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley, from the 11th
Ranjana_script
Traditional dance of newar people
traditional masked dance performed by Newar community in the Pokhara Valley of Nepal as part of the Bhairab Jatra festival and named after Bhairab, an aspect
Bhairab_Naach
Valley and proposed territory in Nepal
the valley as Kathmandu Valley. The term Nepa Valley is still used among Newar people and local governments, while senior citizens still tend to refer
Kathmandu_Valley
Traditional dance of Newar communities
Newar Dance (Nepal bhasa:𑐥𑑂𑐫𑐵𑐏𑑃) consists of the whole array of dances that are traditionally performed by Newars. The Newar dances can be classified
Newar_dance
People of Sikkim, India
Various Ethnic Cultural Festivals of Indian Gorkhas, Bhutias and Lepchas. Hindu and Buddhist both celebrates Local Festivals : Dashain (Vijaya Dashami)
Sikkimese_people
Pancha Dan is the festival of five summer gifts. The five different things including rice grains, unhusked rice grains, salt, money and pulses that are
Pancha_Dan
Nepalese dish of the Newa community
Sapu Mhichā (Newar: सपू म्हिचा, lit. 'tripe bag') is a Nepalese dish of the Newa community, made up of buffalo leaf tripe stuffed with bone marrow. Sapu
Sapu_mhicha
1201–1779 ruling dynasty of the Kathmandu Valley
The Malla dynasty (Newar: मल्ल वंश:; Malla vanśa) also known as the Malla confederacy, was the ruling dynasty of the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding
Malla_dynasty_(Nepal)
Indian/Nepali/ caste of Smiths, coppersmiths, metal casters
casters found in Nepal and India. In Nepal, the Tamrakars are found among the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley and other regions of Nepal]. In India
Tamrakar
Thaunkanhe (Newar: थौंकन्हे) is the first magazine in Nepal Bhasa to be published from Nepal. The monthly magazine began publication on 21 May 1951 (Nepal
Thaunkanhe_(magazine)
Subcastes Buddhist Newar
Tulādhar (Devanagari: तुलाधर) is a Nepali/Nepalese caste from the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. The name Tuladhar is derived from
Tuladhar
Annual LGBT events in Nepal
Nepal Pride Parade in short (Maithili: 𑒢𑒹𑒣𑒰𑒪 𑒑𑒾𑒩𑒫 𑒨𑒰𑒞𑓂𑒩𑒰; Newar: 𑐣𑐾𑐥𑐵𑑅 𑐐𑐬𑑂𑐧𑐫𑐵𑑅; Tamang: ནེ་པལ་ རང་ཏང་ ཡུལ་ཀོར་།།; Gurung: नेपाल
Pride_celebrations_in_Nepal
Ministerial title of Sanskrit origin
Another Newar family led by Chandrabir Maskey settled in Sadam, South Sikkim. Within time, descendants of various immigrant upper and lower Newar castes
Pradhan
Nepalese Traditional calendar
holds cultural significance in Nepal, especially among the Newar people, whose festivals are based on this calendar system. Owing to its cultural and
Nepal_Sambat
Buddhist devotional music in Nepal
Gunlā Bājan (Newar: गुंला बाजं) is Buddhist devotional music played by the Newars of Nepal. "Gunla" is the name of the tenth month in the Nepal Sambat
Gunla_Bajan
Historical script of the Newar language
The Bhujimol script has been used to write Newar language and Sanskrit. The word Bhujimol comes from Newar language, where Bhuji or Bhojini means housefly
Bhujimol_script
purposes and promotion of festivals & rituals. Munankarmis are generally Hindu and celebrate most of the Newar and Hindu festivals such Dashain, Tihar, Bisket
Munankarmi
Nepalese philanthropist
Swayambhunath Festivals Bunga Dyah Jatra Gunla Jana Baha Dyah Jatra Mohani Pahan Charhe Sa Paru Samyak Swanti Swasthani Vrata Yenya Language Classical Newar Dolakha
Sankhadhar_Sakhwa
Nepalese water buffalo variety meats dish
Newar ritual and religious life, and specific food preparations are required for ceremonies and feasts. Pukālā is a mandatory item during festivals.
Pukala
Hindu temple in Nepal
the north-west of Thimi. The temple is also known as Inayekwo Dyo in the Newar language and is associated with Chamunda one of the goddesses of Ashta Matrika
Siddhikali_Temple
Nepalese liquor
of pork, water buffalo or goat meat sekuwa. For the Newars, aila is indispensable during festivals and various religious rituals as libation, prasad or
Raksi
Hindu annual rite
strategy to mobilise people through festivals. It observes six major festivals in a year. ... Till 20 years back, festivals like 'Raksha Bandhan' were unknown
Raksha_Bandhan
Caste in Nepal
(Devanagari: चित्रकार) is a caste within the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. The Newar caste system is divided according to profession
Chitrakar
Traditional Nepali Music
Malshree Dhoon (Malashree Instrumental ) (Nepal Bhasa: मालश्री धून) is a Newar music in which musicians perform devotional instrumental melody, based on
Malshree_dhun
Demon in Nepalese folklore
Ranjitkar Lakhey Dance Newar Nepal Newari Dance Pradhan, Prerna. "Sacred Space, Spectacle and Being Visible: Exploring the Indra Jatra Festival of Kathmandu".
Majipa_Lakhey
Newari grilled buffalo dish
very spicy. It is considered a necessary part of the diet in festivals among the Newar community along with several other ingredients. It is also an
Choila
Vajrayana Buddhist priest or master
Bajracharyas are a married priestly class among the Newar communities of Nepal. They are knowledgeable in Newar Buddhist Vajrayana practices and rituals. They
Vajracharya
LGBTQ event in Nepal
𑒢𑒹𑒣𑒰𑒪 𑒑𑒾𑒩𑒫 𑒨𑒰𑒞𑓂𑒩𑒰, pronounced [ˈneːpaːlᵊ ˈɡəʊ̯ɾəʋᵊ ˈjaːt̪ɾaː]; Newar: 𑐣𑐾𑐥𑐵𑑅 𑐎𑐸𑐊𑐬 𑐐𑑁𑐬𑐧𑐫𑐵𑑅, pronounced [ˈnepaː ˈkueɾə ˈɡəuɾəbəjaː];
Nepal_Pride_Parade
First film made in Nepal Bhasa
Silu (Nepali: सिलु) is the first film to be made in the Newar language. The movie depicts the pain of separation of a couple from Kathmandu after the
Silu_(film)
Small town of Suryabinayak Municipality in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Demographics Katunje is predominantly inhabited by the Newar community, known for their unique culture, festivals, and traditional architecture. Other ethnic groups
Kautunje
Hindu temple in Kathmandu, Nepal
pūjā) at the Guhyeśvarī Temple are performed by a priestly clan from the Newar community, in accordance with the Sarvamnaya Tantra. The temple's regular
Guhyeshwari_Temple
Traditional drum of newar community
Dhimay, Dhimaya (Newar: धिमय्) or Dhime is a traditional Nepalese drum of the Newar people. According to the Hornbostel–Sachs classification, it belongs
Dhimay
Nepal who embraced the Buddha's teachings, followed by the Licchavis and Newar people. Buddhism is Nepal's second-largest religion, with 8.2% of the country's
Buddhism_in_Nepal
Municipality in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Bode is an ancient Newar city in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, about eight miles from the capital city, Kathmandu.The city is famous
Bode,_Nepal
Mauryan Princess
rituals and festivals associated with it. The vihara is unique in that it links the Mauryan imperial Buddhist legacy with the localized Newar Buddhist traditions
Charumati
Publications in the Newar language
India by Dharmaditya Dharmacharya. Newar, Newari, or Nepal Bhasa, is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Newar people, the indigenous inhabitants of
Nepal_Bhasa_journalism
the monsoon season. It is "a day of Victory over Demons". The Newars celebrate the festival as Mohani, Tihar or Dipawali, Holi, Saraswati Puja, Rakshabandhan
Culture_of_Nepal
Adherents of Buddhism
Urāy (Urya) communities of the Kathmandu Valley and among the Buddhist Newar people, whose practices seamlessly blend Buddhist and Hindu philosophies
Buddhists
Seventh month of the Hindu calendar
Guru Hargobind from Mughal imprisonment. Newar Buddhists also celebrate Diwali. Navaratri is a nine‑day festival dedicated to various Hindu goddesses. It
Ashvin_(month)
Ceremony in the Newar community in Nepal
(Nepal Bhasa: ईही), also spelled as Ehee, is a ceremony performed by the Newar people of Nepal in which age 5,7 or 9 girls are ceremonially "binding" to
Ihi
Newar festival in Nepal
pukhu in Newar language, Deopokhari festival in English, and Deopokhari jatra in Nepali, is a festival celebrated in August each year by the Newar community
Depukhu
NEWAR FESTIVALS
NEWAR FESTIVALS
Girl/Female
Arabic, Assamese, French, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim, Sindhi
Flower; The One who Guards Herself; White Flower
Girl/Female
Indian
One who guards her self, Flower
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Near
Boy/Male
Hindu
Sun
Girl/Female
Muslim
Sweetheart
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sun or Moon
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Eyes
Boy/Male
Tamil
Near, Literature
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Australian, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
Sweetheart
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Near
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Newark in Cambridgeshire or Newark on Trent in Nottinghamshire, both named from Old English nīwe ‘new’ + weorc ‘fortification’, ‘building’.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Near
Girl/Female
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim
Near
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Near
Boy/Male
Australian, Parsi
Master of the House
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Near
Girl/Female
Muslim
Near, Close
Boy/Male
Muslim
Near
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Flower
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
The one who guards herself Flower
NEWAR FESTIVALS
NEWAR FESTIVALS
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Always Merry and Full of Smiles
Boy/Male
Muslim
Wrapped in, Enveloped
Boy/Male
Muslim
To be magnified greatly
Girl/Female
Tamil
Godavari | கோதாவரீ
River Godavari
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Little light rain
Girl/Female
Arabic
Fair
Girl/Female
Native American
Pigeon.
Boy/Male
Indian
Blessing
Boy/Male
Arabic
Unique
Boy/Male
Tamil
Fair complexioned
NEWAR FESTIVALS
NEWAR FESTIVALS
NEWAR FESTIVALS
NEWAR FESTIVALS
NEWAR FESTIVALS
adv.
At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.
adv.
Next to the driver, when he is on foot; in the Unted States, on the left of an animal or a team; as, the near ox; the near leg. See Off side, under Off, a.
a.
Having the feet so near together that they interfere in traveling.
n.
Low land covered with coarse grass or rank herbage near rives and in marshy places by the sea; as, the salt meadows near Newark Bay.
prep. & adv.
Near.
adv.
Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling; as, a version near to the original.
p. pr. & vb. n
of Near
adv.
Not far distant in time, place, or degree; not remote; close at hand; adjacent; neighboring; nigh.
adv.
Closely connected or related.
adv.
Closely; intimately.
adv.
Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; touching, or affecting intimately; intimate; dear; as, a near friend.
adv.
So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow; as, a near escape.
a. & adv.
Near; near at hand; closely.
a
Close-fisted; parsimonious.
a
Immediate; direct; close; short.
prep.
Adjacent to; close by; not far from; nigh; as, the ship sailed near the land. See the Note under near, a.
v. i.
To draw near; to approach.
adv.
Nearly; almost; well-nigh.
adv.
To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land.
a.
Near; vicine.