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 SturlesonDan sal your sistre do gainst her vader's will, for your vader segt dat ic sal heb bar vor mine wife.
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 | AnonymousFor he sighted Jayadratha midst the circling chiefs of war, 'Gainst that warrior, grim and silent, Arjun drove his furious car!
Maha-bharata | AnonymousPardon 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
/ (ɡɛnst, ɡeɪnst) /
poetic short for against
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