nay
English
/neɪ/
adv
Definitions
- (now) No.
- (now) Introducing a statement, without direct negation.
- (now) Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one).
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English nai derived from Old Norse nei (no) inherited from Proto-Germanic *nai (never).
Origin
Proto-Germanic
*nai
Gloss
never
Concept
Semantic Field
Time
Ontological Category
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