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Webster 1913 Edition


Nayword

Nay′wordˊ

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Noun.
A byword; a proverb; also, a watchword.
[Obs.]
hak.

Webster 1828 Edition


Nayword

NAYWORD

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Noun.
A by-word; a proverbial reproach; a watch-word.

Definition 2024


nayword

nayword

English

Noun

nayword (plural naywords)

  1. (obsolete) A byword or proverb.
  2. (obsolete) A watchword.
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