Etymology

gainstrive

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Today it means: To strive against; to resist, oppose. Full definition →

First used 16th century
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The story

From gain- + strive.

First known use, by meaning

  • 16th century To strive against; to resist, oppose.
  • 16th century To resist; to fight back.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.