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   Nill (nĭl), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nilled (nĭld); p. pr. & vb. n. Nilling.] [AS. nilan, nyllan; ne not + willan to will. See No, and Will.] Not to will; to refuse; to reject. [Obs.]
   
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   Certes, said he, I nill thine offered grace. Spenser.
   
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   Nill, v. i. To be unwilling; to refuse to act.
   
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   The actions of the will are “velle” and “nolle,” to will and nill. Burton.
   
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   Will he, nill he, whether he wills it or not; usually contracted to willy-nilly.
   
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   Nill, n. [Cf. Ir. & Gael. neul star, light.  Cf. Nebula.]
   1. Shining sparks thrown off from melted brass.
   
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   2. Scales of hot iron from the forge.  Knight.
   
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