gainsayer
English
noun
Definitions
- One who contradicts or denies what is alleged; an opposer.
- A person who gainsays others; a disagreeable person.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English aȝenseyere suffix from English gainsay.
Origin
English
gainsay
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Cognates and derived terms
- gainsay English
- gainsaying English
- say English
- aȝenseyere Middle English
- gainsayen Middle English