1(in a negative response to a question or affirmation) no, not he, she, it (etc.):
(
c.1185;
MS: s.xiiim
)
'Ad le dunc mort Capaneus?' 'Nenal, par fei', fet Perseus
10334
(
s.xiiiin;
MS: s.xiii3/4
)
Il demande a sa meisne[e], Si sa cerveise seit ale[e], Ke la dame aveit signee. 'Nanil,' funt il, 'Dunc tenez vus veillesce a mal?' L'enfant respund: 'Sire, nanal'
600
(
c.1230;
MS: s.xiiim
)
'Nanil,' funt il, 'ne amenusee'
4144
(
MS: s.xvm
) 'Ditez moy, sa file est el marié?' 'Nanyl, sir, par Dé!'
99.44
2(without restriction of person) no:
(
c.1200;
MS: s.xiiiin
)
Sout il sun chaement? Nenal.
14.35
(
s.xiiiin;
MS: s.xiii3/4
)
'Savez coment?' 'Beau fiz, nenal!'
1009
(
c.1305;
MS: c.1330
)
Nanau veir, se dist Orgoille
265
(
MS: s.xvm
) Nanyl, vou le faitz trep
[
sic] cher
100.86
nenil (c.1185)