a. the side of a vehicle normally nearer the kerb (in Britain, the left side) b. (as modifier): the nearside door. Compare offside 2. a. the left side of an animal, team of horses, etc b. (as modifier): the nearside flank. Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged...
For the non-UK, members not familiar with the UK jargon nearside and offside, nearside (n/s) is the left side of the car, and offside (o/s) is the right side of the car. But if the steering wheel in the UK is on the right side of the car, wouldn't the right side of the...