gainrace

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) An onrush; a running against; a meeting.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gainras prefix from English race (fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc).

Origin

English

race

Gloss

fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc

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