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Middle English
1.1
Alternative forms
1.2
Etymology
1.3
Noun
1.3.1
Related terms
1.3.2
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Middle English
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Alternative forms
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ȝaintorn
,
gayn-turn
,
yeynturn
Etymology
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From
ȝein-
+
turn
.
Noun
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ȝeinturn
(
plural
ȝeinturns
)
A
turning
back
,
away
, or
aside
; an
evasion
or
evasive
movement
.
A
reversal
of
attitude
or
behaviour
.
Related terms
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agayn-turnen
gain-turnynge
Descendants
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Scots:
ganeturne
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