n.
Pronunciation: ˌ g ā n- ' s ā
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -said \ - ' s ā d, - ' sed \ ; -say · ing \ - ' s ā -i ŋ \ ; -says \ - ' s ā z, - ' sez \
Etymology: Middle English gainsayen, from gain- against (fr. Old English g ē an- ) + sayen to say ― more at AGAIN
Date: 14th century
1 : to declare to be untrue or invalid
2 : CONTRADICT , OPPOSE
synonyms see DENY
– gain · say · er noun