What does nill mean?
Nill means (modal auxiliary, obsolete) To be unwilling; will not (+ infinitive)..
Nill
/nɪl/ · verb
Meaning
(modal auxiliary, obsolete) To be unwilling; will not (+ infinitive)..
Definitions by Sense
- (modal auxiliary, obsolete) To be unwilling; will not (+ infinitive).
- (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 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[…]
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[…].
Synonyms for nill
Antonyms for nill
Related Words
Word Forms
- nills
- nilling
- nilled
- nould
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nill?
Common synonyms include zinc oxide, particularly white forms used in medicine and cosmetics.
What is the opposite of nill?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use nill in a sentence?
I here auow thee neuer to forſake. Ill weares he armes, that nill them vſe for Ladies ſake.
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