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That side of a question which denies or refuses, or which is taken by an opposing or denying party; the relation or position of denial or opposition; as, the question was decided in the negative.

Not either; not the one or the other. Which of them shall I take Both one or neither Neither can be enjoyed, If both remain alive. Shak. He neither loves, Nor either cares for him. Shak.

ose and snug, as a bird in her nest; to cuddle up; to settle, as in a nest; to harbor; to take shelter. Their purpose was to fortify in some strong place of the wild country, and there nestle till succors came. Bacon.

To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile. And now I am here, netted and in the toils. Sir W. Scott.

A person who takes no part in a contest; one who is either indifferent to a cause or forbears to interfere; a neutral. The world's no neuter; it will wound or save. Young.

g parties; neuter; indifferent. The heart can not possibly remain neutral, but constantly takes part one way or the other. Shaftesbury.

A report of recent occurences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tindings; recent intelligence. Evil news rides post, while good news baits. Milton.

An impression on paper taken from an ancient incised decoration or metal plate.

To trifle or play. Take heed, daughter, You niggle not with your conscience and religion. Massinger.

To take; to steal; to filch. [Obs.] This canon it in his hand nam. Chaucer.

Native sodium carbonate; natron. [Obs.] For though thou wash thee with niter, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me. Jer. ii. 22. Cubic niter, a deliquescent salt, sodium nitrate, found as a native incrustation, like niter, in Peru and Chili, whence it is known also as Chili saltpeter. -- Nit…

asion ... turneth a bald noddle, after she hath presented her locks in front, and no hold taken. Bacon.

An exception taken against a plaintiff in a cause, when he is unable legally to commence a suit.

One of those adherents of James II. who refused to take the oath of allegiance to William and Mary, or to their successors, after the revolution of 1688; a Jacobite.

To take rest and refreshment at noon.

Of or pertaining to a notary; done or taken by a notary; as, a notarial seal; notarial evidence or attestation.

Observation; notice; heed. Give orders to my servants that they take No note at all of our being absent hence. Shak.

One who takes notice.

he senses or intellect; cognizance; note. How ready is envy to mingle with the notices we take of other persons ! I. Watts.

The term in a fraction which indicates the number of fractional units that are taken.