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”)
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