voire — meaning in English

English meaning

• even adj Flat, level, or smooth.
• nay adv An old-fashioned or formal way to say "no."

Senses

voire is used for these senses in English:

• even In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.
• nay (archaic, otherwise, jocular) Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one). [from 16th c.]

even — full definition

1. adj Flat, level, or smooth.
2. adj Equal or balanced; showing no strong variation.
3. adj Of a number, exactly divisible by two.
4. adv Used to emphasize something surprising or extreme.
5. verb To make level, equal, or balanced.

nay — full definition

1. adv An old-fashioned or formal way to say "no."
2. noun A vote against a proposal.

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