gainstander
gainstander · gainstanders
One who stands in opposition toOne who stands in opposition to (a belief, cause, etc.); an opposer
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)One who stands in opposition to (a belief, cause, etc.); an opposer
Origin
From Middle English aȝenstondere, equivalent to gainstand + -er. Cognate with Scots gainstFrom Middle English aȝenstondere, equivalent to gainstand + -er. Cognate with Scots gainstandar, ganstandar and againstandare (“resister, opposer, opponent”).
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Forms
plural: gainstanders| Singular | gainstander |
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