Gāin'strive1, v. i.
v. i. [A-S. geán, against, and strive.] To make resistance. [Obs.] “Unable to gainstrive.” Spenser.
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Gainstrive
Gāin'strive2, v. t.
To strive or struggle against; to withstand. [Obs.] Spenser.