'gainst

or gainst

[ genst, geynst ]

/ gɛnst, geɪnst /

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preposition

shortened form of against.

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Words nearby 'gainst

gainless, gainly, gains, gainsay, Gainsborough, 'gainst, Gaiseric, gait, gaited, gaiter, Gaithersburg

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How to use 'gainst in a sentence

Atli incautious had himself drunk weary; weapon he had none, nor was 'gainst Gudrun guarded.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Dan sal your sistre do gainst her vader's will, for your vader segt dat ic sal heb bar vor mine wife.
A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10 (of 15)|Various
Is it that the fates of battle 'gainst the Kuru house combine, Is it that thy heart's affection unto Panda's sons incline?
Maha-bharata|Anonymous
For he sighted Jayadratha midst the circling chiefs of war, 'Gainst that warrior, grim and silent, Arjun drove his furious car!
Maha-bharata|Anonymous

Pardon if the blood of anger mantled o'er this rugged brow, Pardon if I drew my sabre 'gainst my duty and my vow!
Maha-bharata|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for 'gainst

'gainst

gainst

/ (ɡɛnst, ɡeɪnst) /

preposition

poetic short for against

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