nyghtmare

Middle English

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Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English *nihtmare, equivalent to nyght +‎ mare.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnixtˌmaːr(ə)/

Noun

nyghtmare (plural nyghtmares)

  1. (East Midland, Southern) An evil spirit attacking men or horses at night.
    Synonym: mare

Descendants

  • English: nightmare
    • → Scots: nichtmare, nichtmeer

References

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