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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gain-, Gayn-, Ganesaying, vbl. n. [ME. gaynsayeng, geynsayng (c 1330).] Contradiction, opposition. — 1375 Barb. i. 580.
Than thocht he to have the leding Off all Scotland, but gane-saying 1393 Reg. Morton ii. 190.
It sal be leful tyl him … for oute gaynsaying … the fornemyt landes … to distrenȝe 14.. Acts I. 387/2.
Thai may pas … quhar thai will … to grind that corne for-outyn ony gainsaying
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