nil

  • 131nil desperandum — [nil′ des΄pə ran′dəm] [L] nothing should be despaired of; never despair …

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  • 132nil by mouth — british phrase used as a sign on the bed of someone in hospital meaning that they should not eat or drink anything Thesaurus: words used to describe medical treatments, appliances and medicineshyponym Main entry: nil …

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