noway

American  

[noh-wey] / ˈnoʊˌweɪ /

Or noways

adverb

1. in no way, respect, or degree; not at all; nowise.

   He was noway responsible for the accident.

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noway British  

/ ˈnəʊˌweɪ /

adverb

1. Also in the US (not standard): noways.  in no manner; not at all; nowise

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1. used to make an emphatic refusal, denial, etc

Etymology

Origin of noway

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at no ², way ¹

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

noway

I don't see light noway 'nd I'm feelin' another turn comin' when I was nigh ready ter git about agin to Miss'ss Penrose flower poles.

From The Garden, You, and I by Wright, Mabel Osgood

Now their answer was, first, that, however according to their owne plan, they could noway come upon any part of their ancieante grante.

From Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation' From the Original Manuscript. With a Report of the Proceedings Incident to the Return of the Manuscript to Massachusetts by Bradford, William

“Look like I can’t noway find right shelf fo’ this book,” he said, with some hesitation.

From The Bondwoman by Ryan, Marah Ellis

For the world he had lived, for the things of time and sense he had fought and sighed; the ideal life, the truth of God, the best and noblest things, had interested him noway.

From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward

Just as Mr. Moderator meekly announced the result, his messenger appeared in the crowd, bawling out, "'Squire, Miss Newcome says she can't noway find the volum', which she kind o' thinks you've lent."

From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by Cooper, James Fenimore