NAY

(EVEN MORE) [adverb] [not gradable] [formal] - even more; greater than that(formal) Nay is used to introduce a second, and more extreme descriptive phrase in a sentence when the first phrase was not strong enough.It is my pleasure, nay (my) privilege, to introduce to you on the show tonight one of the greatest entertainers in show-business. nay (NO) [adverb] [not gradable] old use or regional - noNay lass, don't cry.