nill

[nil]

verb (used without object)

nilled, nilling 

1. to be unwilling.

   will he, nill he.

verb (used with object)

nilled, nilling 

1. to refuse or reject.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nill¹

before 900; Middle English nillen, Old English nyllan, contraction of phrase ne willan ; no ¹, will ¹, willy-nilly

Example Sentences

“He’s won it, so he’s lived it,” Dallas general manager Jim Nill said.

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Nill could hardly believe his luck.

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“He’s in the prime of his career,” Nill said.

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“He’s the ultimate pro. He just does everything right, he’s done that his whole career,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said just before the playoffs started.

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“Every player goes through this, you come in the league, you’re a young guy, you want to prove yourself,” general manager Jim Nill said.

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