"Gainsay who dare"
Posted by R. Berg on June 11, 2003
In Reply to: "Gainsay who dare" posted by EE on June 11, 2003
: "Gainsay who dare" is the family motto of the protagonist in Stone Angel by Canadian author Margaret Laurence. What is the meaning of "Gainsay who dare"?
"Gainsay" = 1. To declare false; to deny. 2. To be contrary to; oppose; contradict" (American Heritage Dictionary).
"Gainsay who dare" = "Oppose me (us) if you dare to."