The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.
gainstriven
past participle of gainstrive
Source: Wiktionary
Gain"strive`, v. t. & i. Etym: [See Again, and Strive.]
Definition: To strive or struggle against; to withstand. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 May 2024
(noun) an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; “he could win if he wasn’t a choker”
The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.