Dictionary entry

Say (7)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.