Middle English Dictionary Entry
ǧinnī adj.
Entry Info
Forms | ǧinnī adj. |
Etymology | From ǧin(ne n. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Deceiving, deluding; --?also, as surname.
Associated quotations
- (1228) Close R.Hen.III97 : Galfridus Giny.
- c1425(a1420) Lydg.TB (Aug A.4)2.1869 : Sche [Fortune] is so sleiȝty with hir gynny snare.