nayward
English
Etymology
nay + -ward
Noun
nayward (uncountable)
- (obsolete) A state of denial, disbelief; the negative side.
- William Shakespeare, The Winter's Tale
- And I'll be sworn you would believe my saying,
Howe'er you lean to th' nayward.
- And I'll be sworn you would believe my saying,
- William Shakespeare, The Winter's Tale