Meaning
A thing or person of no worth or value; nil.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English nought, noght, noȝt, from Old English nōwiht, nāwiht, which in turn comes from ne-ā-wiht, which was a phrase used as an emphatic "no", meaning "not anything". Equivalent to ne + ought or ne + a + wight. Doublet of naught and not.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: