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Synonyms for nay

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ney
Phonetic Transcription : neɪ

Définition of nay

Origin :
  • word of negation, late 12c., from a Scandinavian source, cf. Old Norse nei, compound of ne "not" (see un-) + ei "ever" (see aye (2)).
  • noun no
Example sentences :
  • “Nay, he is safe at home, where I would I were,” sighed Kit.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • Much, nay most, of this was undoubtedly owing to the genius of the songstress.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • "Nay, I had other things upon my mind," the squire answered.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Nay, we must carry on and play the part of the helpless merchant.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Nay, keep yours, my fair sirs, for we may have work for them.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Nay, there is no ford nearer than Tourville," answered the old archer.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Nay, I cannot say," said Alleyne, with a wild throb of sudden hope in his heart.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Nay, there you are wide of the clout," the bowman said gravely.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Nay, you cannot vex me," he answered, all warm again at the very sight of her.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Nay, I scarce think that they would have mishandled you so," said Alleyne in surprise.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Antonyms for nay

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