Gainst
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech preposition
Quick meaning: Gainst is a preposition meaning (poetic) Against.
Meaning
(poetic) Against.
Example Sentences
Then gan triumphant Trompets ſovvnd on hye, / That ſent to heuen the ecchoed report / Of their nevv ioy, and happie victory / Gainſt him, that had them long oppreſt with tort, / And faſt impriſoned in ſieged fort.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unforgiving, against, gaining, opposing, gained, opposed.
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