† anˈstand,v.Obs. Also 1 andstand-an. [f. and- against + stand. OE.and-, anstandan, is cogn. w. Goth.andstandan, OHG.intstantan, mod.G. entstehen.] To withstand, resist. a1000Rule of St. Ben. 1 (Bosw.) Andstandende onᵹean.1297R. Glouc. 267 Aȝen þe Deneys to anstond.