nor

Definition

  • noun: a computer logic circuit that produces an output that is the inverse of that of an OR circuit
  • used after 'neither' to show something is also not true, possible, allowed, etc.

Examples

  • The movie is 'neither fish nor fowl'—it's not really a comedy, but it's too lighthearted to be called a drama.

  • ('formal') “I don't know her.” “'Nor' do I.” [=neither do I; I don't know her either]

  • What I think is really 'neither here nor there'. You have to make up your own mind.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's why I know what Barbossa is up to. All I need is a crew. From what I hear of Barbossa, he's not a man to suffer fools, nor strike a bargain with one. I'd say it's a good thing I'm not a fool. Prove me wrong. What makes you think Barbossa will give up his ship to you? (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • (..) I'm in the market, as it were. He said he'd come to commandeer one. Told you he was telling the truth. These are his, sir. No additional shot nor powder. A compass that doesn't point North. And I half expected it to be made of wood. You are without doubt the worst (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl