Being on the side next or toward the person speaking; nearer; -- correlate of thither and farther; as, on the hither side of a hill.
source: Webster 1913
adverb
to this place (especially toward the speaker)
Come here, please.
source: WordNet 3.0
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.
