the nadir
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94nadir — nadiral, adj. /nay deuhr, nay dear/, n. 1. Astron. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith. 2. Astrol. the point of a horoscope opposite the midheaven: the cusp of the… …
95NADIR SHAH — king of Persia, born in Khorassan of low origin; began his career as a brigand; set himself at the head of 3000 brigands to deliver Persia from the yoke of the Afghans, and expelled them, rising by degrees to the sovereignty of Persia himself; …
96nadir — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Arabic naḍhīr opposite Date: 15th century 1. the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer 2. the lowest point …
97nadir — na•dir [[t]ˈneɪ dər, dɪər[/t]] n. 1) astron. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith 2) the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair • Etymology: 1350–1400; …
98nadir — n rock bottom, Sl. the pits, zero point, lowest point, lowest ebb, ebb tide, low tide; the depths, the bottom, the depths of despond …
99nadir — n. 1 the part of the celestial sphere directly below an observer (opp. ZENITH). 2 the lowest point in one s fortunes; a time of deep despair. Etymology: ME f. OF f. Arab. nazir (as samt) opposite (to the zenith) …
100NADIR — name given to the part of the heavens directly under our feet, as zenith to that directly over our head …