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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
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
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
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
traditionally painted by Chitrakars. Newar people Nepal Bhasa Thangka Newar architecture Chitrakar Newar dance Newar music Lhasa Newar Macdonald, A.W. and Stahl
Newar_art
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
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
Topics referred to by the same term
up Newar in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Newar people are an ethnic group of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Newar may also refer to: Newar language
Newar_(disambiguation)
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
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
Demon in Nepalese Folklore
red, white or black hair. The dance of a demon in the carnival of God. Lakhes figure prominently in the traditional Newar culture of Nepal Mandala. The
Lakhey
Nepalese classical dance
known as Kumar Pyakhan) is a sacred dance of the Tuladhar and Kansakar caste groups of the Newars of Kathmandu. The dance is performed in temple and market
Kumha_Pyakhan_dance
Dance of Nepal
Charya dance is a traditional Buddhist ritual dance that originated in the Newar Buddhist community of Nepal. Once performed in secret, this dance is considered
Charya_dance
Newār window (Nepali: नेवार झ्याल; newār jhyāl) refers to the elaborately carved wooden window which is the distinguishing feature of traditional Newa
Newar_window
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
Music of the Newar people of Nepal
narratives. The traditional musicians worship the Newar god of music and dance Nasah Dyah. Traditional Newar music has been arranged into a particular schedule
Newar_music
Subcastes Buddhist Newar
annually including religious dances and music concerts. According to the division of labor laid down from ancient times in Newar society, business is the
Tuladhar
Newari mythical creature
Khyahs and Kawanchas appear as supporting characters in sacred dance dramas of the Newars. Images of Khyahs and Kawanchas are also placed at temples as
Khyah_(legendary_creature)
Traditional dance of newar people
Bhaila Pyankhan, or "Bhairava's Dance" is an traditional masked dance performed by Newar community in the Pokhara Valley of Nepal as part of the Bhairab
Bhairab_Naach
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
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 butter
Indra_Jatra
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
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)
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
Ajima Matrikas Kumari Castes Newar caste system Shrestha Chitrakar Maharjan Ranjitkar Tuladhar Sthapit Kansakar Misc Newa dance Nepal Sambat Kathmandu Patan
Newar_festivals
Demon in Nepalese folklore
additional weights, the Lakhey dance must still be performed easily and gracefully. Ranjitkar Lakhey Dance Newar Nepal Newari Dance Pradhan, Prerna. "Sacred
Majipa_Lakhey
Literature in the Newar language
Newar literature includes those literary texts written in the Newar language. The Newar language of Nepal has the fourth oldest literary tradition after
Newar_literature
Hindu deity
One of the different forms of Bhairava Bhairab Naach – Traditional dance of newar people Kshetrapala – Tutelary guardian deity in Indian religions Muthappan –
Bhairava
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
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
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
Village in Bagmati Province, Nepal
in reverence to the Hindu goddess, Tripura Sundari Tauthali Village Newar dance Sunset view from Tauthali (Jabshiley) Shree Tripura Sundari Mai before
Tauthali
Subcastes Buddhist Newar
(Nepali: कंसाकार) or Kasāh (कसाः) is a Nepalese caste group belonging to the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. In Sanskrit, Kansakar means
Kansakar
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
Hindu festival in Nepal
Gai Jatra (Newar: गाईजात्रा), also known by its endonym of Sa Paru (Nepal Bhasa: 𑐳𑐵𑐥𑐵𑐬𑐸, sāpāru) or Saya (Nepal Bhasa: 𑐳𑐵𑐫𑐵𑑅, sāyāḥ), is
Gai_Jatra
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
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
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
Dance musical
Kartik Naach (Newar: कात्तिक प्याखं) is a Newar language musical theatre performed in the month of Kartik (October or November) in Nepal. It was started
Kartik_Naach
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
Place in Bagmati, Nepal
Bhasa: किपू Kipoo) is a Municipality and an ancient city of Nepal. The Newars are the natives of Kipoo (Kirtipur). It is located in the Kathmandu Valley
Kirtipur
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
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
Nepalese philanthropist
Ajima Matrikas Kumari Castes Newar caste system Shrestha Chitrakar Maharjan Ranjitkar Tuladhar Sthapit Kansakar Misc Newa dance Nepal Sambat Kathmandu Patan
Sankhadhar_Sakhwa
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
cuisine Nepali literature Newa art Religion in Nepal Thangka Traditional Newar clothing "2011 Nepal Census Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF)
Culture_of_Nepal
Deity in Buddhism
guru maṇḍala, the foundational ritual for all other Newar Buddhist rituals and the daily pūjā for Newar priests (vajrācāryas). The śatākṣara (100 syllable
Vajrasattva
Street festival by the Newars
marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of the intended characters. Jatra (Newar: 𑐖𑐵𑐟𑑂𑐬𑐵, Nepali: जात्रा) refers to the types of Newa Festivals involving
List_of_Jatras_in_Nepal
Nepalese Traditional calendar
Nepal Sambat (Newar: 𑐣𑐾𑐥𑐵𑐮 𑐳𑐩𑑂𑐧𑐟, nepāla samvat, meaning "Nepal Era") is the lunisolar calendar used by the Newar people of Nepal. It was the
Nepal_Sambat
Hindu festival of lights
Chhor Divas to mark the release of Guru Hargobind from a Mughal prison. Newar Buddhists, unlike other Buddhists, celebrate Diwali by worshipping Lakshmi
Diwali
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 Buddhist temples in Nepal
Newar Buddhism is one of the branches of Buddhism. One of the major elements of this branch of Buddhism is Mahavihara (महाबिहार) or Baha or great monastery
List of Mahaviharas of Newar Buddhism
List_of_Mahaviharas_of_Newar_Buddhism
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)
Buddhist bodhisattva of prosperity
has a strong following among the Buddhist Newars of the Kathmandu Valley and is thus a central figure in Newar Buddhism. She is one of the most popular
Vasudhara
Lunar day in the Hindu calendar
of two faces of moon that is observed from earth", known as milа̄lyа̄ (Newar: 𑐩𑐶𑐮𑐵𑐮𑑂𑐫𑐵𑑅, मिलाल्याः) in Nepal Bhasa, or the time it takes for
Tithi
17th-century king of Kantipur
Malla (Newar: 𑐥𑑂𑐬𑐟𑐵𑐥 𑐩𑐮𑑂𑐮; 1624–1674) was the eighth King of Kantipur from 1641 until his death in 16 April 1674. He was a poet of the Newar language
Pratap_Malla
Ethnic group
are rich to continue to their traditional occupation. Their traditional dance, the Pangdure, is considered endangered. Kumal people speak the Kumal language
Kumal_people
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
Newari marinated raw minced meat from Nepal
Kachilaa (Newari/Nepali:कचिला) is a special meat delicacy of Newars, consisting of marinated raw minced meat. Generally water buffalo meat is used, however
Kachilaa
Festival in Khokana, Nepal
Sikali Jatra is a religious festival of Newar people in Khokana of the Kathmandu Valley. The jatra is performed in Dashain by the people who do not celebrate
Shikali_Jatra
Nepalese politician (1894–1941)
Shukra Raj Joshi) (1894–24 January 1941) was a Nepalese social activist from Newar community, an intellectual and fighter for democracy who was executed by
Shukraraj_Shastri
People of Sikkim, India
Bahun (6.96%) Tamang (6.80%) Gurung (5.87%) Sherpa (4.45%) Kami (4.25%) Newar (3.73%) Magar (2.69%) Damai (1.96%) Thami (0.90%) Bhujel (0.60%) Sunuwar
Sikkimese_people
Three-day festival of the Newar community in Nepal
2014. Bajracharya, Chunda (2000). Newa Tajilajii Nakhachakha [Festivals in Newar Culture] (in Newari). Kathmandu: Nepal Bhasa Academy. pp. 190–196. Sāyami
Pahan_Charhe
Linguistic movement
Nepal Bhasa movement (Newar: नेपालभाषा आन्दोलन) refers to the struggle for linguistic rights by Newar speakers in Nepal in the face of opposition from
Nepal_Bhasa_movement
a Newar festival held in the month of Bhadra. Newars who have lost loved ones during the year traditionally disguised themselves as cows and danced around
List_of_festivals_in_Nepal
Ethnic group
Ranjitkar (रञ्जितकार a.k.a. Chhipaa or Ranjit) is one of the castes of Newar. The Newari caste system is divided according to profession. The Ranjitkar
Ranjitkar
Village of Mahalaxmi Municipality in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Municipality in Bagmati Province of central Nepal. Lubhu is a sub-urban Newar location situated seven kilometers east of Kathmandu in northern part of
Lubhu,_Lalitpur
Country in South Asia
popular dance. Towards the end of the 20th century, innovations in British South Asian music and dance, such as Post-Bhangra, fed back into dance in India
India
Five-day Newari festival of Nepal
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 the central
Swanti_(festival)
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
ordinary person. Newa music, also called Newar Music, is a form of traditional music developed in Nepal by the Newars. The music has its roots in classical
Music_of_Nepal
Pioneer Nepal Bhasa writers
नेपालभाषाका चार स्तम्भ, Newar: नेपाल भाषाया प्यंगः थां) are the four leaders who spearheaded the campaign to revive the Newar language and its literature
Four_Pillars_of_Nepal_Bhasa
themselves. Peoples such as the Tharu, Kirati people, Magar, Gurung, Tamang, and Newars preserve these practices. Traditionally, Matwali men are allowed to drink
Alcohol_in_Nepal
Cultural region in central Nepal
including Kathmandu and Lalitpur, were established. The rule of the indigenous Newars in Nepal Mandala ended with its conquest by the Gorkha Kingdom and the rise
Nepal_Mandala
A Newar Hindu merchant caste of Kathmandu in Nepal
Urāy (Nepali: उरे) (alternative names: Udaaya, Udās) is a Newar Buddhist merchant caste of Kathmandu in Nepal. They are a prominent community in the business
Uray_(caste_group)
Figurine sculpture of Nepal
ritual objects in bronze or copper alloy, but also has other strengths. The Newar people of Nepal had a long-lasting specialism in casting small bronze figures
Nepalese_sculpture
Indian Hindu spring festival of colours
Bal Gopal Shrestha (2012). The Sacred Town of Sankhu: The Anthropology of Newar Ritual, Religion and Society in Nepal. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. pp
Holi
Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group of Nepal and India
countries (such as Nepal or Newa of the Newar people) to the Gorkha kingdom, the terms such as Khas and Newar ceased to be used as the names of countries
Khas_people
Nepal Bhasa poet (1867 - 1929)
Ajima Matrikas Kumari Castes Newar caste system Shrestha Chitrakar Maharjan Ranjitkar Tuladhar Sthapit Kansakar Misc Newa dance Nepal Sambat Kathmandu Patan
Siddhidas_Mahaju
Nepali actor and producer
work in Nepali cinema. He was widely renowned for his talents as an actor, dancer and during his acting career, he was one of the highest paid actors in Nepali
Shree_Krishna_Shrestha
Female Buddha of Compassion
meditation deities or yidams in Tibetan Buddhism, and Tara is also revered in Newar Buddhism. Tārā is considered to have many forms or emanations, while Green
Tara_(Buddhism)
Country in South Asia
intertwined with the culture of Indo-Aryans, and was the seat of the prosperous Newar confederacy known as Nepal Mandala. The Himalayan branch of the ancient
Nepal
LGBTQ event in Nepal
𑒢𑒹𑒣𑒰𑒪 𑒑𑒾𑒩𑒫 𑒨𑒰𑒞𑓂𑒩𑒰, pronounced [ˈneːpaːlᵊ ˈɡəʊ̯ɾəʋᵊ ˈjaːt̪ɾaː]; Newar: 𑐣𑐾𑐥𑐵𑑅 𑐎𑐸𑐊𑐬 𑐐𑑁𑐬𑐧𑐫𑐵𑑅, pronounced [ˈnepaː ˈkueɾə ˈɡəuɾəbəjaː];
Nepal_Pride_Parade
Nepalese writer
present and preserve Nepal's classical and folk dance and music. Nasa Khala provided training in dance and music and performed stage shows. He was also
Prem_Bahadur_Kansakar
Type of female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist culture
role of a "nymph" or "fairy". They figure prominently in the sculpture, dance, literature and paintings of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures
Apsara
Shrines in Shaktism, goddess-focused Hinduism
भन्दछन्।" Lucia Weiler, Katharina Maria. The Neoclassical Residences Of The Newars In Nepal. p. 244. Retrieved 2025-08-28. Tantra Chudamani. pp. Lines 13–14
Shakta_pithas
Nepalese singer
Gopal Guruacharya and Ram Devi Guruacharya. He was born into a traditional Newar family and had five brothers and three sisters. He completed the School
Narayan_Gopal
Sacred month of Newar Buddhists in Nepal
corresponds to August of the Gregorian Calendar. Gunla is a holy month for Newar Buddhists when they recite the scriptures, observe fasts and visit places
Gunla
King of Bhaktapur from 1696 to 1722
is popularly known in Bhaktapur as nepaḥ juju, meaning the king of the Newars. His reign was characterized by the construction of numerous palaces and
Bhupatindra_Malla
Above-ground location for disposal of the dead
of Gana, dancing ganesha, dancing gana, the dance of life and death, what is dance but a continuum of forms, dancing is energetic, dancing is symbolic
Charnel_ground
Species of tree, considered sacred by Hindus
traditional practice of the Hindu and Buddhist religions by people of the Newar culture of Nepal, the bael tree is part of a fertility ritual for girls
Aegle_marmelos
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
Mahayana Buddhist tantric tradition
of Jumma people who are followers of Theravāda Buddhism. Newar Buddhism is practiced by Newars in Nepal. It is the only form of Vajrayana Buddhism in which
Vajrayana
Tantric Buddhist female Buddha and ḍākiṇī
numerous temples in the Kathmandu Valley are revered as power places in both Newar and Tibetan Buddhism. According to scholar Miranda E. Shaw, Vajrayoginī
Vajrayogini
Village Development Committee in Province No. 1, Nepal
as: Rai, Newar, Tamang, Limbu, Meche, Koche, Rajbanshi, Gangain, Muslim, Gaine, Chaudhary,Bahun, chetri, santhal very famous santhal dance Raj Misthan
Baniyani
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
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
(United States) Vajrayana Azhaliism Bongthingism Chinese Esoteric Buddhism Newar Buddhism Indonesian Esoteric Buddhism Shingon Buddhism Tachikawa-ryū Southern
List of religions and spiritual traditions
List_of_religions_and_spiritual_traditions
Hindu festival to honour goddess Durga
the Ashvin month. The Newar Hindu and Newar Buddhist communities of Nepal also celebrate Dashain or Navaratri as Mohani. The Newar people share many of
Navaratri
र्याली, romanized: Gā'ī Jātrā Tēsrōliṅgī Ryālī) is an LGBT March on the Newar festival Gai Jatra (Saa Paaru). The Blue Diamond Society organizes the march
Gai_Jatra_Third_Gender_March
NEWAR DANCE
NEWAR DANCE
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Near
Boy/Male
Muslim
Near
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Near
Girl/Female
Arabic, Assamese, French, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim, Sindhi
Flower; The One who Guards Herself; White Flower
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
The one who guards herself Flower
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Near
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sun or Moon
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’.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim
Near
Girl/Female
Indian
One who guards her self, Flower
Boy/Male
Australian, Parsi
Master of the House
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Flower
Girl/Female
Muslim
Near, Close
Boy/Male
Tamil
Near, Literature
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Near
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Eyes
Boy/Male
Hindu
Sun
Girl/Female
Muslim
Sweetheart
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Australian, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
Sweetheart
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Near
NEWAR DANCE
NEWAR DANCE
Boy/Male
Indian
The praised one
Boy/Male
Afghan, Arabic, Indian, Muslim
Symbol
Girl/Female
Indian
Successful, Turquoise, Gem stone
Girl/Female
Tamil
Branch
Girl/Female
Indian
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun
Name of Flower
Female
African
born while Father is away.
Boy/Male
Teutonic
Famous in war.
Male
English
Medieval pet form of English Dennis, TENNEY means "little follower of Dionysos."
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
The Warrior
NEWAR DANCE
NEWAR DANCE
NEWAR DANCE
NEWAR DANCE
NEWAR DANCE
a
Immediate; direct; close; short.
adv.
Closely; intimately.
adv.
Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; touching, or affecting intimately; intimate; dear; as, a near friend.
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.
a. & adv.
Near; near at hand; closely.
adv.
To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land.
adv.
At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.
adv.
So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow; as, a near escape.
a.
Near; vicine.
v. i.
To draw near; to approach.
adv.
Closely connected or related.
adv.
Nearly; almost; well-nigh.
p. pr. & vb. n
of Near
prep.
Adjacent to; close by; not far from; nigh; as, the ship sailed near the land. See the Note under near, a.
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.
adv.
Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling; as, a version near to the original.
a
Close-fisted; parsimonious.
adv.
Not far distant in time, place, or degree; not remote; close at hand; adjacent; neighboring; nigh.
a.
Having the feet so near together that they interfere in traveling.
prep. & adv.
Near.