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nill |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Nill \Nill\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Nilled}; p. pr & vb n. {Nilling}.] [AS. nilan, nyllan ne not + willan to will See {No}, and {Will}.] Not to will to refuse; to reject. [Obs.] Certes, said he I nill thine offered grace. --Spenser. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Nill \Nill\, v. i. To be unwilling; to refuse to act The actions of the will are ``velle'' and ``nolle,'' to will and nill. --Burton. {Will he nill he}, whether he wills it or not From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Nill \Nill\, n. [Cf. Ir & Gael. neul star, light. Cf {Nebula}.] 1. Shining sparks thrown off from melted brass. 2. Scales of hot iron from the forge. --Knight.
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