Meaning of the word nay in English
What does nay mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nay
US /neɪ/
UK /neɪ/
Noun
1.
a negative answer or vote.
Example:
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the cabinet sits to give the final yea or nay to policies
Adverb
1.
or rather; and more than that (used to emphasize a more appropriate word than one just used).
Example:
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it will take months, nay years
2.
no.
Example:
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nay, I must not think thus
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