what say you

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1. •
   (formal) What do you say? What is your opinion?

   • But vvhat say you novv? there is a Trout novv, and a good one too, if I can but hold him; and tvvo or three turns more vvill tire him: […] — 1653
2. •
   (formal) When addressed to a defendant in court: how do you plead? Also, when addressed to a jury or its foreperson: what is your verdict?
3. •
   (informal) Sometimes followed by if: how about or what about (something)?
4. •
   (informal) Followed by to: do you fancy, or would you like (something, such as an activity or a drink or a food item)?

   • If vve should reuell much, therefore vve vvill haue / Some halfe a dozen frends and make no more adoe. / But vvhat say you to Thursday. — 1591