Nye

[ nahy ]

/ naɪ /

noun

Edgar WilsonBill Nye,1850–96, U.S. humorist.

a male given name, form of Aneurin.

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Example sentences from the Web for nye

A couple minutes later, Nye began his reply on a civil note: “Mr. Ham,” said Nye.
The Bill Nye-Ken Ham Debate Was a Nightmare for Science|Michael Schulson|February 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Simply put, thanks to the existence of antagonists like Nye, creationism is both profitable and, by all appearances, kind of fun.
The Bill Nye-Ken Ham Debate Was a Nightmare for Science|Michael Schulson|February 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ham won this debate months ago, when Nye agreed to participate.
The Bill Nye-Ken Ham Debate Was a Nightmare for Science|Michael Schulson|February 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Near the end of the debate, Nye found his footing, speaking passionately about the joys of scientific discovery.
The Bill Nye-Ken Ham Debate Was a Nightmare for Science|Michael Schulson|February 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Nye went into the debate, he says, in order to protect and promote science education in the United States.
The Bill Nye-Ken Ham Debate Was a Nightmare for Science|Michael Schulson|February 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Let it come; I think the heavier it blows, the better for us," replied Mr. Nye.
Harper's Young People, February 22, 1881|Various
If, as I recommend, you grind your coffee at home, you will find Nye's machines very good.
A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes|Charles Elm Francatelli
And here, Mr. Nye, is a testimonial—I mean a memorandum—that is to say, something I wish you to take for my sake.
Cruel As The Grave|Mrs. Emma D. E. N. Southworth
Mr. Nye has resided, for some time past, near Asheville, N.C.
McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 5, October 1893|Various
Mrs. Nye died in 1872, at Dalles, Oregon, and her remains were brought to Marysville and laid in the city cemetery.
History of the Donner Party|C.F. McGlashan

British Dictionary definitions for nye

nye

/ (naɪ) /

noun

a flock of pheasantsAlso called: nide, eye

Word Origin for nye

C15: from Old French ni, from Latin nīdus nest

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