Say, n. [From Say, v. t.; cf. Saw a saying.] A speech; something said; an expression of opinion; a current story; a maxim or proverb.
He no sooner said out his say, but up rises a cunning snap. L'Estrange.
That strange palmer's boding say,
That fell so ominous and drear
Full on the object of his fear. Sir W. Scott.