"adither" meaning in English

See adither in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more adither [comparative], most adither [superlative]
Etymology: a- + dither Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|a|dither}} a- + dither Head templates: {{en-adj}} adither (comparative more adither, superlative most adither)
  1. In a state of confusion, excitement, or anxiety, usually combined with an expectancy.
    Sense id: en-adither-en-adj-wXypnUYK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with a-

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