nay
Pronunciation:
/neɪ/noun
Definitions
A vote against.
Example: I vote nay, even though the motion is popular, because I would rather be right than popular.
A person who voted against.
Example: The vote is 4 in favor and 20 opposed; the nays have it.
A denial; a refusal. https//books.google.com/books?id=uysQzJy9IwMC&pg=PA818&dq=%22word+nay+a+denial+refusal%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwij_5CHi-3cAhWJ2FMKHWjCDdMQ6AEIJzAA#v=onepage&q=%22word%20nay%20a%20denial%20refusal%22&f=false
verb
Definitions
To refuse.
adjective
Definitions
Nary.
adverb
Definitions
No.
Introducing a statement, without direct negation.
Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one).
Example: His face was dirty, nay, filthy.
interjection
Definitions
No.