n. That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb. [ 1913 Webster ]
Many are the sayings of the wise, In ancient and in modern books enrolled. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Declaration; speech; adage; maxim; aphorism; apothegm; saw; proverb; byword. [ 1913 Webster ]