Nill /(nĭl)/
Nill
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Nilled; p. pr. & vb. n. Nilling
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Not to will; to refuse; to reject. [Obs.]
Certes, said he, I nill thine offered grace.
Nill
v. i.
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To be unwilling; to refuse to act.
The actions of the will are “velle” and “nolle,” to will and nill.
Phrases & Compounds
- Will he, nill he
- whether he wills it or not; usually contracted to willy-nilly.
Nill
n.
- Shining sparks thrown off from melted brass.
- Scales of hot iron from the forge.