\Gain"stand`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gainstood}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {gainstanding}.] [See {Again}, and {Stand}.]
To withstand; to resist. [Obs.]
      Durst . . . gainstand the force of so many enraged
      desires.                                 --Sir P.
                                               Sidney.