[Proposal] nay → no

[zhonglish]

This is a proposal to retire the word nay in favor of no.

Archaic negative. Survives only in formal parliamentary procedure and fantasy novels.

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[willpets]

‘All in favor say aye, all opposed say nay.’ — the only room in the building where ‘nay’ still has a job. Everywhere else: no.

Retire it to parliamentary procedure and lock the door.

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