adj applied to time: on the hither side of, younger than; of fewer years than.
2. hither ·adv to this point, source, conclusion, design, ·etc.;
in a sense not physical.
3. hither ·adj being on the side next or toward the person speaking; nearer;
correlate of thither and farther; as, on the hither side of a hill.
4. hither ·adv to this place;
used with verbs signifying motion, and implying motion toward the speaker; correlate of hence and thither; as, to come or bring hither.