aydaunt

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French aidant; equivalent to aide +‎ -ant.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæi̯dant/, /ˈæi̯dau̯nt/

Adjective

aydaunt (Late Middle English)

  1. helpful, assisting
  2. (military) auxillary, supernumerary

Descendants

  • English: aidant

References

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