A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gain-, Ganestand, n. [ME. gaynstand (1470).] Opposition, resistance. —1535 Stewart 33422.
Thocht we … agane ȝow ma proceid Without ganestand of ȝow a1578 Pitsc. I. 115/23.
Thinking that he suld obteine his purpose but ony … gainestand of the king
