'gainst

or gainst

[ genst, geynst ]

preposition

1. shortened form of against.

'gainst

/ ɡeɪnst; ɡɛnst /

preposition

1. See against
   poetic.
   short for against

Example Sentences

Atli incautious had himself drunk weary; weapon he had none, nor was 'gainst Gudrun guarded.

From Project Gutenberg

Dan sal your sistre do gainst her vader's will, for your vader segt dat ic sal heb bar vor mine wife.

From Project Gutenberg

Is it that the fates of battle 'gainst the Kuru house combine, Is it that thy heart's affection unto Panda's sons incline?

From Project Gutenberg

For he sighted Jayadratha midst the circling chiefs of war, 'Gainst that warrior, grim and silent, Arjun drove his furious car!

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg