Where does “againes” come from?

againes (Middle English) comes from Middle English agen, from Old French aagier.

againes (Middle English): in opposition to

Definitions

  1. in opposition to

Ancestry of “againes”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle EnglishagenAlternative form of awen; to become older; to age
2Old Frenchaagier—
Every word from Old French aagier →Every word from Middle English agen →