gayn-turnyng
Middle English
Alternative forms
- yeynturnyng
- gayn-turnynge (dative case)
Etymology
From gayn- + turnyng, or from gaynturnen + -yng.
Noun
gayn-turnyng (plural gayn-turnyngs)
- A coming or turning back; a returning.
- A turning aside; deviation.
Descendants
- Scots: gayne-turnyng, ganeturning