sayest
Americanverb
Example Sentences
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JULIET: Thou sayest I’m a big fat round sun, is that what thou sayest?
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2016
“What sayest thou, John? How goeth it? Are we near to the inn?”
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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"If, as thou sayest," said the centurion, "thou art so mightily weary of thy charge, leave him to my care; I would fain have some discourse with him privily, touching what thou hast spoken."
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by John Roby
"Thou speakest truly when thou sayest I am in debt to thee, but if thou hast in thy heart something which thou wouldst have me do, command me now!"
From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Elizabeth Miller
"Thou sayest that thou needest me; what can I do?"
From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Elizabeth Miller
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