hither: Meaning and Definition of

hith•er

1. to or toward this place: to come hither.
2. in various quarters; here and there: They scurried hither and thither to escape the rain.
3. from here to over there, esp. to a farther place; in or to a great many places: He looked hither and yon for the coin. She went hither and yon in search of an answer.

1. being on this or the closer side; nearer: the hither side of the meadow.