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Added 10 October 2026

nait

verb

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To refuse; deny; disclaim.

verb

To use; employ.
To go over; recite; repeat.
To exert oneself.

noun

Use; profit; foredeal; advantage.
End; purpose.

adjective

Useful; good at need; fit; able.
Quick and effective; deft; skilful.
In good order; trim; tidy; dainty; clean.

Origin

From Middle English naiten, nayten, borrowed from Old Norse neita, later variant of níta (“to deny, refuse”). Cognate with Icelandic neita (“to deny”), Danish nægte (“to deny”), Old English nǣtan (“to annoy, afflict, press upon”). More at nyte, nay.

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