What is prepossessing; well-favored. [Obs.] Massinger. 'GAINST; GAINST Gainst, prep. A contraction of Against called?
gainsome — Prepossessing; well-favored. [Obs.] Massinger. 'GAINST; GAINST Gainst, prep. A contraction of Against. (Webster's 1913.)
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