"gainspeaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From gain- + speaker. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|gain|speaker}} gain- + speaker Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} gainspeaker (plural not attested)
  1. (obsolete) A gainsayer; opponent. Tags: no-plural, obsolete Synonyms: gain-speaker

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