Definitions for Nay

Nay nay

Spelling: [ney]
IPA: /neɪ/

Nay is a 3 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 12 anagrams from letters in Nay (any).

Definitions for Nay

noun

  1. a denial or refusal.
  2. a negative vote or voter.

adverb

  1. and not only so but; not only that but also; indeed:
  2. Archaic. no (used in dissent, denial, or refusal).

Origin of Nay

1125-75; Middle English nai, nei Old Norse nei no, contraction of ne not + ei ever; see na, ay1

Examples for Nay

It is seriously - nay, spectacularly - flawed in its most fundamental aspects.

nay, we must carry on and play the part of the helpless merchant.

Of course, the Democratic majority holds the votes to confirm Hagel even if Republicans unanimously vote "nay."

“nay, he is safe at home, where I would I were,” sighed Kit.

"nay, I had other things upon my mind," the squire answered.

The vote in the Senate was 81-18, with 27 Republicans voting aye and 18 nay.

And this tale involved the writing of a biography—which would just so happen to involve hours, nay years, of travel for them.

I would bet today, though, that they don't even have 40 at the end of the day; more like 15 to 25 nay votes would be my guess.

nay, keep yours, my fair sirs, for we may have work for them.

Much, nay most, of this was undoubtedly owing to the genius of the songstress.

Word Value for Nay
Scrable

6

Words with friends

6

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