what say you

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English

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Etymology

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Early Modern English syntax for what do you say; at the time, do-support was not yet obligatory. Compare Middle English what seien ye.

Pronunciation

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what say you

  1. (formal) What do you say? What is your opinion?
    Synonym: how say you
    1. (law) When addressed to a defendant in court: how do you plead? Also, when addressed to a jury or its foreperson: what is your verdict?
      Synonym: how say you
  2. (informal)
    1. Sometimes followed by if: how about or what about (something)?
    2. Followed by to: do you fancy, or would you like (something, such as an activity or a drink or a food item)?

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