NAY


Meaning of NAY in English

■ adverb

1》 or rather; and more than that.

2》 archaic or dialect no.

■ noun a negative answer.

Origin

ME: from ON nei , from ne 'not' + ei 'ever' (cf. aye 2 ).

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