1. no; used to express refusal or denial
Usage: formal; archaic
2. not only that, but also; used to introduce a stronger or more precise statement
Usage: formal

1. a negative vote or voter

Examples

• The council member voted nay on the proposal.
• He was disappointed, nay devastated, by the news.
• The motion failed with fifteen nays and ten ayes.
• She shook her head and said nay to their request.
• The bill was rejected by a majority of nays.
• It was difficult, nay impossible, to complete on time.
• The final count showed twelve yeas and eight nays.