Word: gainstay
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: gain
stay
Definition: To deny (the right to); deprive (of).
Morphemes:
Affix: gain-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Prefix meaning "against; contrary to; in opposition to; counter-".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gain-
Language: enm
Decoded: gain-
Meaning: prefix
Affix: stay
Language: en
Meaning: to stand