SAY (7)

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.