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hi mates
by bilinda Thu Dec 23, 2010 4:41 pm
hi i want to ask you mates what is the meaning of "nay" and how could we use it.
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Re: hi mates
by Hush Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:10 pm
Hello, etymologically it is constracted from ne (not) and ei( ever); that would give an idea about it's meaning which is commonly to express the negative. Yet, it actually depends on the context for an exact meaning since it's no longer used except in voting saying the nay votes or voters, i.e. those who voted no. One of the uses I like of nay is when you say: That's a great play, nay, it's absolutely fabulous!
Have a look at it's definitions here Click
Have a look at it's definitions here Click
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Re: hi mates
by bilinda Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:18 pm
Thanks a lot Hush 
I think I will use it in my writings. I like using things that are no longer unsed.
I think I will use it in my writings. I like using things that are no longer unsed.
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Re: hi mates
by sayyadmahir Mon Dec 27, 2010 2:11 am
Dear bilinda, in writings by students or teachers (for students), it may not be a good idea to use terms no longer is use. Using old words may be interpreted as showing off, which is something you do not intend to do.
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