Nill /(nĭl)/

Nill

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Nilled; p. pr. & vb. n. Nilling

  1. Not to will; to refuse; to reject. [Obs.]
    Certes, said he, I nill thine offered grace.

Nill

v. i.
  1. To be unwilling; to refuse to act.
    The actions of the will are “velle” and “nolle,” to will and nill.
    — Burton.

Phrases & Compounds
Will he, nill he
whether he wills it or not; usually contracted to willy-nilly.

Nill

n.
  1. Shining sparks thrown off from melted brass.
  2. Scales of hot iron from the forge.