English Explanatory Dictionary

gainstand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To stand against; resist, oppose; withstand.
  2. To make or offer resistance.
noun
  1. Opposition; resistance.

Word forms

gainstand gainstands gainstanding gainstood ganestand

Etymology

From Middle English gainstanden, corresponding to gain- + stand. Compare againstand.

Derived words

gainstander gainstanding
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