netherverse

netherverse

English

Etymology

From blend of nether +‎ universe.

Noun

netherverse (plural netherverses)

1. (fantasy) A lower universe, realm, or region; underworld.
   • 2006, Mark Voger, Kathy Voglesong, The Dark Age:

     His death "created a netherverse, one which has temporarily absorbed your two universes."

   • 2007, Arthur Roberts, The Sorcerer's Song and the Cat's Meow:

     The council believes whoever it is has been active for quite sometime mucking up the netherverse.

   • 2010, Feroz, Fabutron:

     When death seems to be grinning back at us from the netherverse, most meet his stare with fear, in their eyes.