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nays
We have found lemma(root) word of nays : nay.
Definitions
[neɪ], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- or rather (used to emphasize a more appropriate word than one just used)
(e.g: permission to build the superstore will take months, nay years)
- no
(e.g: nay, I must not think thus)
Phrases:
Origin
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Middle English (in nay): from Old Norse nei, from ne ‘not’ + ei ‘ever’ (compare with aye)
[neɪ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a negative answer
(e.g: the cabinet sits to give the final yea or nay to policies)
Phrases:
Origin
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Middle English (in nay): from Old Norse nei, from ne ‘not’ + ei ‘ever’ (compare with aye)
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