nevermore

the word "nevermore" is a compound formed within english from its two native old english components, "nǣfre" (never) and "māra" (more). "nǣfre" itself is a contraction of "ne" (not) and "ǣfre" (ever). the second element, "more," in this context carries an archaic sense of "again" or "further," which was common in middle english. thus, the literal construction "never again" creates an emphatic, final, and often poetic or literary adverb denoting the absolute cessation of an action or state. its famous literary association with edgar allan poe's poem "the raven" cemented its usage as a word evoking permanent loss or irrevocable change.

Structure: never + more never (old english, meaning "not ever"); more (old english, meaning "to a greater extent or degree; again").