Nill
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɪl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Nill is a verb meaning (modal auxiliary, obsolete) To be unwilling; will not (+ infinitive).
Meaning
(modal auxiliary, obsolete) To be unwilling; will not (+ infinitive).
More Meanings
- (intransitive, archaic) To be unwilling.
- (transitive, archaic) To reject, refuse, negate.
- Shining sparks thrown off from melted brass.
- Scales of hot iron from the forge.
- (obsolete) Synonym of zinc oxide, particularly white forms used in medicine and cosmetics.
Example Sentences
I must indeed abide the Doom of Men, whether I will or I nill:[…]
Certes (ſayd he) I n’ill thine offred grace, Ne to be made ſo happy doe intend[…].
I here auow thee neuer to forſake. Ill weares he armes, that nill them vſe for Ladies ſake.
What I nill tell, you aske (quoth ſhe) in vaine, Nor mou’d by praier, nor conſtraind by powre[…]
Word Forms
- nills
- nilling
- nilled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include won't, nould, willn't, woon't, wan't, wo'n't.
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