night-mare

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

night-mare (plural night-mares)

  1. An evil spirit attacking men or horses at night.

Descendants[edit]

  • English: nightmare
  • Scots: nichtmare, nichtmeer

References[edit]

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