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1. (adv.) nay
and not only so but; not only that but also; indeed:
many good, nay, noble qualities.
2. nay
Archaic. no (used in dissent, denial, or refusal).
3. (n.) nay
a denial or refusal.
4. nay
a negative vote or voter.
Etymology: (1125–75; ME nai, nei < ON nei no)
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1. (adverb) nay
a negative
"the nays have it"
2. (adverb) nay
not this merely but also; not only so but
"each of us is peculiar, nay, in a sense unique"
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1. (adverb) Nay
no; -- a negative answer to a question asked, or a request made, now superseded by no. See Yes
2. (adverb) Nay
not this merely, but also; not only so, but; -- used to mark the addition or substitution of a more explicit or more emphatic phrase
3. (noun) Nay
denial; refusal
4. (noun) Nay
a negative vote; one who votes in the negative
5. Nay
to refuse
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