withsaw

English

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) A contradiction.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English withsawe inherited from Old English *wiþsagu (contradiction, renunciation) prefix from English saw (saying, a saying).

Origin

English

saw

Gloss

saying, a saying

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