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"Nigh" means near, and "unto" means either "to" or "until" depending on context.

Collectively, "nigh unto" is "very much like", or "very close to".

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Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant near to or almost. "It's nigh unto noon," said the cowboy.

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