'gainst

abbreviation alt-of contraction poetic

(poetic) Contraction of against.

Japanese Meaning

'gainst' は「against」の詩的な省略形（縮約形）です。

He pressed his back 'gainst the cold stone and whispered a prayer to the night.

彼は冷たい石に背を押し当て、夜に向かって祈りをささやいた。

Sense（1）

(poetic) Contraction of against.

[…]I have spoke thus much

To mitigate the justice of thy plea;

Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice

Must needs give sentence ’gainst the merchant there.