gainstand (0 synonym found)

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Definition of gainstand:

(n) : (now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) Opposition; resistance.
(v) : (transitive, UK dialectal) To stand against; resist, oppose; withstand.
(v) : (intransitive, UK dialectal) To make or offer resistance.

Definition of gainstand:

(n) : (now chiefly dialectal, Scotland) Opposition; resistance.
(v) : (transitive, UK dialectal) To stand against; resist, oppose; withstand.
(v) : (intransitive, UK dialectal) To make or offer resistance.

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