SAYING

saying. Saying, n. a proverb, maxim, expression, opinion

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Say″ing (?), n. That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb. Many are the sayings of the wise, In ancient and in modern books enrolled. Milton. Syn. — Declaration; speech; adage; maxim; aphorism; apothegm; saw; proverb; byword.