Meaning Of The Word Nay

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nay
adverb: You use nay in front of a stronger word or phrase which you feel is more correct than the one you have just used and helps to emphasize the point you are making.
convention: Nay is sometimes used to mean 'no' when talking about people voting against something or refusing to give consent for something.

nay in American English
no
adverb: and not only so but; not only that but also; indeed
noun: a denial or refusal

nay in British English
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