againsay
|a-gain-say|
C2
/əˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/
to contradict
Etymology
Etymology Information
'againsay' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'againsayen,' where 'again-' meant 'against' and 'say' meant 'to speak.'
Historical Evolution
'againsayen' transformed into the modern English word 'againsay.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak against,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to deny or contradict a statement or assertion.
He dared not againsay his superior's orders.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 21:21