adjective. less distant in space.

adjective. Less distant from. comparative form of near: more near

preposition. Closer

adverb. (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance

"Next, To _creep to you with his Body and Head close upon the ground_, by saying, _Come nearer, Come nearer_, or the like Words; to understand and do it, entice him with shewing him Bread, or the like: Thrusting down any rising part of his Body or head, and roughly threatning him; if he slight that, a good Jerk or two with a slash of Whip-cord will reclaim his Obstinacy."

Shearer  clearer  dearer  mirror  queerer  

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