Word: gainsaw
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gain
saw
Definition: Gainsaying; contradiction.
Morphemes:
Affix: gain-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Prefix meaning "against; contrary to; in opposition to; counter-".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gain-
Language: enm
Decoded: gain-
Meaning: prefix
Affix: saw
Language: en
Meaning: a saying