| Gain (gain) |
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| n. | (g n) |
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| Gain |
| [Cf. W. gan
a mortise.] (Arch.) |
A square or beveled notch cut out of
a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam,
so as to receive the end of the floor beam.
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Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy;
profitable; cheap; respectable.
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| Gain (gain) |
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| n. | (gn) |
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| Gain |
| [OE. gain,
gein, ga***yogh]hen, gain, advantage, Icel. gagn;
akin to Sw. gagn, Dan. gavn, cf. Goth. gageigan
to gain. The word was prob. influenced by F. gain gain, OF.
gaain. Cf. |
That which is gained, obtained, or acquired,
as increase, profit, advantage, or benefit; -- opposed to
loss.
The obtaining or amassing of profit or
valuable possessions; acquisition; accumulation.
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To get, as profit or advantage; to obtain
or acquire by effort or labor; as, to gain a good
living.
To come off winner or victor in; to be
successful in; to obtain by competition; as, to gain a battle;
to gain a case at law; to gain a prize.
To draw into any interest or party; to win
to one's side; to conciliate.
To reach; to attain to; to arrive at; as,
to gain the top of a mountain; to gain a good
harbor.
To get, incur, or receive, as loss, harm,
or damage.
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To have or receive
advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in
interest, health, or happiness; to make progress; as, the sick man
gains daily.
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