No (nō), a. [OE. no, non, the same word as E. none; cf. E. a, an. See None.] Not any; not one; none; as, yes, we have no bananas; -- often used as a quantifier.[1913 Webster]
Let there be no strife . . . between me and thee.
That goodness is no name, and happiness no dream.
&hand_; In Old England before a vowel the form non or noon was used. “No man.” “Noon apothercary.” Chaucer.[1913 Webster]
No, adv. [OE. no, na, AS. nā; ne not + ā ever. AS. ne is akin to OHG. ni, Goth. ni, Russ. ne, Ir., Gael. & W. ni, L. ne, Gr. nh (in comp.), Skr. na, and also to E. prefix un-. √ 193. See Aye, and cf. Nay, Not, Nice, Nefarious.] Nay; not; not at all; not in any respect or degree; -- a word expressing negation, denial, or refusal. Before or after another negative, no is emphatic.[1913 Webster]
We do no otherwise than we are willed.
I am perplx'd and doubtful whether or noI dare accept this your congratulation.
There is none righteous, no, not one.
No! Nay, Heaven forbid.
No (nō), n.; pl. Noes (nōz). 1. A refusal by use of the word no; a denial.[1913 Webster]
2. A negative vote; one who votes in the negative; as, to call for the ayes and noes; the noes have it.[1913 Webster]