Sāy'ing, n.

n. That which is said; an expression; a sentence uttered; a declaration; especially, a proverbial expression; an aphorism; a proverb. Many are the sayings of the wise, In ancient and in modern books enrolled, Extolling patience as the truest fortitude. Milton. Syn.—Declaration; speech; adage; maxim; aphorism; apothegm; saw; proverb; by-word.