nill

[ nil ]

verb (used without object)

, nilled, nill·ing.

1. to be unwilling:

   will he, nill he.

verb (used with object)

, nilled, nill·ing.

1. to refuse or reject.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nill¹

before 900; Middle English nillen, Old English nyllan, contraction of phrase ne willan ; no ¹, will ¹, willy-nilly

Example Sentences

“He’s the ultimate pro. He just does everything right, he’s done that his whole career,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said just before the playoffs started.

From Seattle Times

“Every player goes through this, you come in the league, you’re a young guy, you want to prove yourself,” general manager Jim Nill said.

From Seattle Times

Nill said Robertson’s production has improved even with the league adjusting to the high-scoring forward, and that Oettinger is proving to be one of the league’s best goalies.

From Seattle Times

“They kind of had that mojo right from the start, and it was kind of this team’s got the right mix,” Nill said.

From Seattle Times

“Every year you start, you put a team together, and there’s always going to be question marks,” said Nill, in his 10th season as the Stars GM.

From Seattle Times