gegn-

See also: gegn

Old English

Alternative forms

• ġēan-, ġeaġn-, gēn-

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *gagin, from Proto-Germanic *gagin (“back, in return”). Compare Old Norse gegn.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjejn/ (as a nominal prefix)
• IPA^(key): /ˌjejn/ (as a verbal prefix)

Prefix

ġeġn-

1. opposition, reversal, against; counter-

   gēanryne ― a running against, meeting, encounter

2. again; back, in return

   gēanþingian ― to speak again, answer, reply

   ġeġncwide ― reply, answer

Derived terms

Old English terms prefixed with gegn-

Descendants

• Middle English: ȝeyn-, gayn-, gain-
  • English: gain-