gaynen

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Verb

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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

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Descendants

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  • English: (to) gayne (obsolete)

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