KJV dictionary & concordance

nay

Meaning of “nay”

1. No; a denial or refusal. 2. Rather; on the contrary.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

55 occurrences50 verses19 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 18:15

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, nay; but he deceiveth the people.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · John 7:12 · retained source text

And there was much murmuring among the people, concerning him: For some said, Hee is a good man: Others said, Nay, but he deceiueth the people.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Denial, refusal.

volume 2, leaf 179, column 2 (main_dictionary)