gayn-turnyng

Middle English

Alternative forms

  • yeynturnyng
  • gayn-turnynge (dative case)

Etymology

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

Noun

gayn-turnyng (plural gayn-turnyngs)

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

Descendants

  • Scots: gayne-turnyng, ganeturning
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