geyn

Middle English

Etymology 1

From Old Norse gegn.

Adjective

geyn

1. Alternative form of gayn (“direct, fast, good, helpful”)

Etymology 2

From Old Norse gagn.

Noun

geyn

1. Alternative form of gayn (“gain, reward, advantage”)

Etymology 3

From Old English ġeġn.

Preposition

geyn

1. Alternative form of gain (“against”)