Definitions
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- adjective
Appropriate ;becoming ;fit ;suitable ;convenient .
Etymologies
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From Middle English gainand, present participle of gainen ("to gain, benefit"), equivalent to gain + -and.
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Examples
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They are more interested in their personal gainand appearance thanin doing the will of the American people and resolving issues.
The Political Matrix 2008
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shame on them if they do it. bad press is all they will gainand some extra cash.
Filmstalker: Grindhouse to cost double for foreign audiences 2007
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