Nays

Nays
Nay Nay, n.; pl. {Nays}. 1. Denial; refusal. [1913 Webster]

2. A negative vote; one who votes in the negative. [1913 Webster]

{It is no nay}, there is no denying it. [Obs.] --haucer. [1913 Webster]


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