adj. (American).Not one [neer a]. See NARROW, NARY RED = not a red cent. Also as an emphatic negative.
1848. J. R. LOWELL, The Biglow Papers.
It s a good way, though, come to think, coz ye enjy the sense | |
O lendin librally to the Lord, an NARY red o xpense. |
1850. G. H. THROOP (Gregory Seaworthy), Nags Head, xix., 162. They shant NARY drap ont go in-TO him.
1857. Philadelphia Bulletin, May. As regards the old cents, there will be NARY RED to be seen, except such as will be found in the cabinets of coin collectors.
1858. New York Evening Post, 1 Sept. The Atlantic Cable and the White Mountainsboth monuments of Gods power, but NARY one alike.