"netherdom" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From nether- + -dom. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|nether|dom}} nether- + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} netherdom (uncountable)
  1. The condition, realm, or sphere of things below; a lower kingdom or domain; netherregion; the netherworld; Hell. Tags: uncountable

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          "ref": "1906, Annie S. (Swan) Smith, The outsiders",
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