Example Sentences

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Now, if he had but a-spoke me fair, I would not have gainsaid him: but he falls to swearing, so I bid him open the gate for himself.

From The Parent's Assistant by Edgeworth, Maria

This thing Cliges, John, and Thessala would have gainsaid: but all those who were there would have interpreted it to their harm, if they had attempted to prevent it.

From Cliges; a romance by Gardiner, Laetitia Jane

For myself I usually prefer dark hair for women; but ah! who could have gainsaid the glory of those luxurious coils that hung over that sweet neck and draping the curving shoulders!

From The Four Canadian Highwaymen or, The Robbers of Markham Swamp by Collins, J. E. (Joseph Edmund)

I said not a word, however, for I would not have gainsaid mother in this journey, considering how much there was at stake.

From Fifty-Two Stories For Girls by Miles, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry)

The story did not come to Wetherell's ears; or he, for certain, would have gainsaid it.

From Chippinge Borough by Weyman, Stanley J.