againstand

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To stand against; to withstand; to oppose.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English aȝeinstanden inherited from Old English āġēnstandan prefix from English stand (an object which supports things).

Origin

English

stand

Gloss

an object which supports things

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