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nay
[ ney ]
/ neɪ /
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adverb
and not only so but; not only that but also; indeed: many good, nay, noble qualities.
Archaic. no (used in dissent, denial, or refusal).
noun
a denial or refusal.
a negative vote or voter.
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British Dictionary definitions for nay
nay
/ (neɪ) /
sentence substitute
mainly archaic, or dialect an archaic or dialect (except in voting by voice) word for no 1
noun
- a person who votes in the negative
- a negative vote
adverb
(sentence modifier) archaic an emphatic form of no 1
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Word Origin for nay
C12: from Old Norse nei, from ne not + ei ever, ay 1
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