gaynen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Norse gegna; equivalent to gayn + -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡæi̯nən/

Verb

gaynen

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To be helpful, to help or aid.
  2. (transitive) To win against, gain victory over.
  3. (transitive, intransitive) To be proper or right for the situation.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: (to) gayne (obsolete)

References

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