The word 'hither' has its origin in the Old English and is taken from the word 'hider'. Later, it was adapted by the Middle English. When someone says, "come hither", he is asking the other person to move toward him or in his direction. Thus, the word 'hither' means 'toward this place'. This an adverb use of the word 'hither'. As an adjective, 'hither' could mean 'situated on the near side'. For example: the hither side of the farm. Here, 'hither' indicates the position. It explains about something that is situated on the farm or is close to the farm.
The word hither is also in idioms. Hither and thither is such an idiom. The idiom means 'here and there' or 'in various quarters'. For example: the audience ran hither and thither at the news of a bomb being planted in the theatre.
The word hither is also in idioms. Hither and thither is such an idiom. The idiom means 'here and there' or 'in various quarters'. For example: the audience ran hither and thither at the news of a bomb being planted in the theatre.
