verb
gainstay
Gainstay (verb) means to stand against or in opposition to; resist; oppose.
verb
1
To stand against or in opposition to; resist; oppose.
2
To deny (the right to); deprive (of).
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Etymology
From gain- + stay (“to stand”). Compare gainstand.
Rhymes for gainstay
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What is the meaning of gainstay?
"gainstay" (verb) means to stand against or in opposition to; resist; oppose.
What are the different meanings of gainstay?
"gainstay" has 2 main meanings: 1. To stand against or in opposition to; resist; oppose; 2. To deny (the right to); deprive (of).