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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A saying of ‘nay’ a refusal. Sir Frederick would say then, nineteen nay-says are half a grant.

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  • noun archaic A refusal, denial, or negation.
  • verb To speak negatively of something.
  • verb To reply no.

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