gainside

English

Etymology

From gain +‎ side.

Noun

gainside (plural not attested)

1. The side on which gain, increase, or prosperity is accrued; the upside.
   • 1969, B. Muddhachari, The Mysore-Maratha relations in the 17th century:

     The only party which was on the gainside was Sriranga Raya, for he got back Chandragiri and its dependencies which he had lost.

   • 1987, Paul Vedder, Learning in a second language: a study in Curacaon primary schools:

     All of the years that they went to school they costed a lot of money, whereas the chance that they ever will contribute to the gainside is very low.