Used after “neither” or another negative word to introduce an additional negative idea. It means “and also not.”
From Old English “ne” (not) + “other,” which over time blended into “nor.” It has long been used in pairings like “neither…nor.”
“Nor” almost never travels alone—it loves to show up after another negative, like “neither” or “not.” In modern speech, many people drop it in favor of “or,” but “neither…nor” still sounds more polished and balanced.
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