amper, adverb

Origin:
Afrikaans, MalayShow more Afrikaans, from Malay ampir nearly.
Nearly, almost.
1913 C. Pettman Africanderisms 30Amper,..This word, introduced by the Malays, is in common use in Cape Dutch and among English residents in districts where Dutch prevails.
1968 A. Fulton Dark Side of Mercy 13This is a cruel country. It happens like this amper every day.
Nearly, almost.
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