·noun Scales of hot iron from the forge.
II. Nill ·vi To be unwilling; to refuse to act.
III. Nill ·noun Shining sparks thrown off from melted brass.
IV. Nill ·vt Not to will; to Refuse; to Reject.
Scales of hot iron at the armourer's forge. Also, the stars of rockets. ...
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