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gaingiving

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[geyn-giv-ing, geyn-giv-] / ˈgeɪnˌgɪv ɪŋ, geɪnˈgɪv- /

noun

Archaic.

  1. a misgiving.

Etymology

Origin of gaingiving

1325–75; gain- ( Middle English gein- ) against + give + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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"I was born without any such gaingiving; and the only uncomfortable feeling I have had, under such circumstances, was a sort of cold creeping about the stomach, as if it were raining inside of me."

From Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico by Bird, Robert Montgomery

His olden courage is without reproach; Albeit his temper trends toward gaingiving!

From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas

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