gaynen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Norse gegna; equivalent to gayn +‎ -en (“verbal suffix”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɛi̯nən/

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
Conjugation of gaynen (weak)
infinitive (to) gaynen
indicative present past
1st person singular gayne gaynede
2nd person singular gaynest gaynedest
3rd person singular gayneth, gayneþ gaynede
plural gaynen gayneden
subjunctive present past
singular gayne gaynede
plural gaynen gayneden
imperative present
singular gayne
plural gayneth, gayneþ
participle present past
gaynende, gayninge gayned, ygayned

Descendants
  • English: (to) gayne (obsolete)

References
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