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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A refusal, denial, or negation. archaic

   ""That," replied Miss Lucy, "depends entirely on the manner in which the nay-says are said.""

Verb

1. 1
   To speak negatively of something.
2. 2
   To reply no.

Example

More examples

""That," replied Miss Lucy, "depends entirely on the manner in which the nay-says are said.""

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