Middle English Dictionary Entry
gaune v.
Entry Info
Forms | gaune v. |
Etymology | ON; cp. OI gagna. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. geinen, gaȝhen.
1.
To avail, be of use, help.
Associated quotations
- a1500(a1460) Towneley Pl.(Hnt HM 1)385/561 : Youre pride and youre pransawte What will it gawne?