English Dictionary

gainstander

noun

(archaic) One who stands in opposition to (a belief, cause, etc.); an opposer

The gainstander was not involved in the conflict.

意味（1）

(archaic) One who stands in opposition to (a belief, cause, etc.); an opposer

[…] Formerly, it is said, they were leopards; but now they are become lions at all points, and must take precedence of beast, fish, or fowl, or woe worth the gainstander.