2 U. 1 To say, speak.

2 To speak of or about.

3 To speak falsely or wrongly.

4 To explain, expound, interpret.

5 To quarrel, dispute, contend about.

6 To dis- agree with, contradict.

P. A1. -bravīti, -brūte, to speak out, express one's self, state, depose, declare Mn.; MBh. &c; to explain, propound, teach RV.; TS.; Br. &c; to interpret, decide (a law) Mn. viii, 390; to answer (a question) A1past.; MBh.; to make a false statement Mn. viii,...