English

saying

/ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/
A proverb or maxim.

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    Origin

    From say + -ing.

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    Lineage

    • partEnglishsay “To pronounce.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishsaien
        • inheritedOld Englishseċġan
      • derivedMiddle Frenchsaie
        • derivedLatinsaga
    • partEnglish-ing “As true nouns.”
      • inheritedMiddle English-ynge
        • inheritedOld English-ung
        • inheritedOld English-ende
      • inheritedMiddle English-yng
        • inheritedOld English-ing “belonging to”

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