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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—

Words derived from “againes”

  • against
  • againstness
  • whereagainst
  • againstism
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