Definitions

1. noun

a saying or expression that is characteristic of a particular region or social group

“The old folksay that ‘red sky at night is a sailor’s delight’ was still a common phrase in the coastal town.”

2. noun

a traditional or colloquial saying or phrase, often used in storytelling or oral tradition

“The storyteller wove a narrative around the folksay of the ancient forest, where trees whispered secrets to the wind.”