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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Na-sayer, n. [Cf. Na adv.³ b (and Nay adv. 2).] A refuser, one who denies a request. —a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 113.
A gude asker wald have a gude na sayer a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS. No. 13.