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Definition of “agin”

agin (əˈɡɪn Pronunciation for agin

Definitions

preposition

  1. an informal, facetious, or dialect word for against

Word Origin

C19: from obsolete againagainst

Example Sentences Including 'agin'

But how do we know if our favourite stars are fer it or agin it?
Edmonton Sun (2003)
God help them," Ellie said, `and them so bould agin the dangers of this night.
Keane, Molly & Phipps, Sally Molly Keane's Ireland
The majority, if pressed, are agin it but don't actually care very much.
Independent (1998)

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