"gainside" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From gain + side. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gain|side}} gain + side Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} gainside (plural not attested)
  1. The side on which gain, increase, or prosperity is accrued; the upside. Tags: no-plural
    Sense id: en-gainside-en-noun-xsD9NnQL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English nouns with unattested plurals

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          "ref": "1969, B. Muddhachari, The Mysore-Maratha relations in the 17th century",
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          "ref": "1987, Paul Vedder, Learning in a second language: a study in Curacaon primary schools",
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