gainsayer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who opposes or disputes the validity or soundness of an argument or proposition.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gainsayer
chasers , raspers , savers

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Variants

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gainsaid , gainsay , gainsayer , gainsayers , gainsaying , gainsays

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'one who denies gain' or 'one who gainsays'. Derived from the Old French word 'gainsier', meaning 'one who denies gain'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gainsayer' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. In some legal contexts, a 'gainsayer' is a person who opposes a grant or conveyance of land.

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Related Concepts

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1. opponent: A person who opposes or competes against someone or something.

2. debater: A person who engages in a formal argument or discussion.

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Culture

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The term 'gainsayer' has been used in various literary works and historical contexts. In Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', the character Hotspur is referred to as a 'gainsayer' when he opposes King Henry's decision to go to war.

How to Memorize "gainsayer"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'gainsayer' is a person who 'gainsays' or denies gain.

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