Definition of NAIT

nait

Plural: naits

Verb

  • To refuse; deny; disclaim.
  • To use; employ.
  • To go over; recite; repeat.
  • To exert oneself.

Noun

  • Use; profit; foredeal; advantage.
  • Use; end; purpose.

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

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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