ȝeinturn
Middle English
Alternative forms
- ȝaintorn, gayn-turn, yeynturn
Etymology
From ȝein- + turn.
Noun
ȝeinturn (plural ȝeinturns)
- A turning back, away, or aside; an evasion or evasive movement.
- A reversal of attitude or behaviour.
Related terms
- agayn-turnen
- gain-turnynge
Descendants
- Scots: ganeturne