gayn-turnyng

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From gayn- +‎ turnyng, or from gaynturnen +‎ -yng.

Noun

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gayn-turnyng (plural gayn-turnyngs)

  1. A coming or turning back; a returning.
  2. A turning aside; deviation.

Descendants

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  • Scots: gayne-turnyng, ganeturning