Definition of saying

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Saying (n.) That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb..

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Gem :: Gem (n.) Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying..
Jocosity :: Jocosity (n.) A jocose act or saying; jocoseness.
Stung :: Sting (v. t.) The point of an epigram or other sarcastic saying.
Repetition :: Repetition (n.) The act of repeating; a doing or saying again; iteration.
Heterophemy :: Heterophemy (n.) The unconscious saying, in speech or in writing, of that which one does not intend to say; -- frequently the very reverse of the thought which is present to consciousness..
Soothsayer :: Soothsayer (n.) One who foretells events by the art of soothsaying; a prognosticator.
Read :: Read (v. t.) Saying; sentence; maxim; hence, word; advice; counsel. See Rede..
Scorifier :: Scorifier (n.) One who, or that which, scorifies; specifically, a small flat bowl-shaped cup used in the first heating in assaying, to remove the earth and gangue, and to concentrate the gold and silver in a lead button..
Knight :: Knight (v. t.) To dub or create (one) a knight; -- done in England by the sovereign only, who taps the kneeling candidate with a sword, saying: Rise, Sir ---..
Apophthegm :: Apophthegm (n.) A short, pithy, and instructive saying; a terse remark, conveying some important truth; a sententious precept or maxim..
Austromancy :: Austromancy (n.) Soothsaying, or prediction of events, from observation of the winds..
Moralism :: Moralism (n.) A maxim or saying embodying a moral truth.
Harioiation :: Harioiation (n.) Prognostication; soothsaying.
Dictum :: Dictum (n.) An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; an apothegm.
Apothegmatize :: Apothegmatize (v. i.) To utter apothegms, or short and sententious sayings..
Facetiae :: Facetiae (n. pl.) Witty or humorous writings or saying; witticisms; merry conceits.
Smart :: Smart (v. i.) Marked by acuteness or shrewdness; quick in suggestion or reply; vivacious; witty; as, a smart reply; a smart saying..
Wise :: Wise (v.) Dictated or guided by wisdom; containing or exhibiting wisdom; well adapted to produce good effects; judicious; discreet; as, a wise saying; a wise scheme or plan; wise conduct or management; a wise determination..
Tentative :: Tentative (a.) Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.
Pooh-pooh :: Pooh-pooh (v. t.) To make light of; to treat with derision or contempt, as if by saying pooh! pooh!.
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