Were not.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe nere to the churche, the ferther from God. John Heywood
Blaw the wind nere so saft, it will lowen at the last. Scottish Proverb
Mrs. Roli Nere Uduaghan, Wife of Delta State Governor (left) discussing with Mrs. Edith Okowa, wife of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, blowing horn at the 5th Edition of Delta Mothers Day of prayer held at Unity Hall Government House, Asaba yesterday. Source: Internet