ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nayword

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Nayword is a noun meaning (obsolete) A byword or proverb.

Meaning

(obsolete) A byword or proverb.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) A watchword or catchphrase.

Example Sentences

Ay, forsooth; I have spoke with her and we have a nay-word how to know one another: I come to her in white, and cry 'mum;' she cries 'budget;' and by that we know one another.

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