GAINSAY


Meaning of GAINSAY in English

— gainsayer , n.

/gayn"say', gayn say"/ , v.t., gainsaid, gainsaying .

1. to deny, dispute, or contradict.

2. to speak or act against; oppose.

[ 1250-1300; ME gainsaien. See AGAIN, SAY 1 ]

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