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O'er, or oer...as in: "O'er the ramparts we marched..." a line from The Star Spangled Banner, the U.S. National Anthem. Just as "neath" is an abbreviated, antiquated--still used in poetry, songs, etc.--version of "beneath," "o'er is its opposite, to replace "over." Neath/Beneath/Under vs. O'er/Over/Above. Got it? I don't have time to do the etymology right now; but it is probably available in the Encarta World English Dictionary,--my recommendation as one of the best references available today--either online version or hardback (what I use mostly) which is found at a greatly reduced price at bookstores, probably online sellers as well due to the advent of online research. I wouldn't be without it. BTW, I'm a former teacher of English, published writer; degreed in field. My offhand choice for origins of "neath/o'er" would be the United Kingdom. ----
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What is the meaning of the contractoin neath?
'Neath is a "poetic" reduction of beneath. It should be avoided, but if you must use it, write it with the apostrophe.
How many syllables in the word beneath?
2 be-neath
What is the meaning of this contraction 'Neath?
You're looking for the word "beneath" !
What is the opposite of from?
An opposite of the word "to" is from.
What is the opposite of the opposite of up?
The opposite of up is down. So, opposite of the opposite of up is up itself.
What is Neath's population?
The population of Neath is 47,020.
What country is Neath located in?
Neath is an incorporated community, located at Wales, United Kingdom. The Neath Castle, is one of many famous historical architect found in Neath. And was once previously a ford of the River Neath.
Why is neath called neath?
because there once was a man called oliver NEATH, he was an absolutle wasteman but this was popular within the local community so the meaning neath means wasteman
When was Neath Abbey created?
Neath Abbey was created in 1129.
When did Neath Guardian end?
Neath Guardian ended in 2009.
When was Neath Guardian created?
Neath Guardian was created in 1925.
When was Neath F.C. created?
Neath F.C. was created in 2005.
How many miles from Neath to swansea?
Neath is right next to Swansea.
When was Vale of Neath Railway created?
Vale of Neath Railway was created in 1851.
When did Vale of Neath Railway end?
Vale of Neath Railway ended in 1865.
When was Neath railway station created?
Neath railway station was created in 1877.
When was Chris Neath born?
Chris Neath was born on 1982-01-29.
