Etymology

gainsayer

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Today it means: One who contradicts or denies what is alleged; an opposer. Full definition →

Middle English aȝenseyere
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  1. Middle English · derived fromaȝenseyere
  2. English todaygainsayer

From Middle English aȝenseyere, equivalent to gainsay + -er.

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