nay in English

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adv. 1. not only that, but also.
Ex. We are willing--nay, eager--to go. The daily work continued; nay, it actually increased (Lytton Strachey).
2. (Archaic.) no.
Ex. He would not say her nay (Sir Richard Steele).

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nay (1), adverb, noun.

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nay (2), noun.
an ancient Egyptian flute, usually with six holes and the mouth opening on the side.

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noun 1. a denial or refusal; no.
2. a vote or voter against something.
Ex. In response to a scattered voice vote, Speaker Rayburn ... facetiously remarked that the tally was three ayes and two nays, the ayes have it (Wall Street Journal).