Middle English Dictionary Entry
cannyn v.
Entry Info
Forms | cannyn v. Also canyyn, chanyyn. |
Etymology | ?Cp.E dial. channer grumble, etc. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
To grumble.
Associated quotations
- (1440) PParv.(Hrl 221)60 : Cannyn [vrr. canyyn, chanyyn] or grucchyn: Murmuro, remurmuro.