Gainstander
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gainstander is a noun meaning (archaic) One who stands in opposition to (a belief, cause, etc.); an opposer.
Meaning
(archaic) One who stands in opposition to (a belief, cause, etc.); an opposer.
Example Sentences
"[…] Formerly, it is said, they were leopards; but now they are become lions at all points, and must take precedence of beast, fish, or fowl, or woe worth the gainstander."
Word Forms
- gainstanders
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include opposer, opponent, againster, outstander, oppugnant, oppositionist.
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