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What's The Definition Of Nill?Synonyms | Synonyms for Nill: Related Terms | Find terms related to Nill: See Also | Nill In Webster's Dictionary \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.
\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. \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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