gainand

English

Alternative forms

  • ganand (Scotland)

Etymology

From Middle English gainand, present participle of Middle English gainen (“to gain, benefit”), equivalent to gain +‎ -and.

Adjective

gainand (comparative more gainand, superlative most gainand)

  1. (Now chiefly UK dialectal) Appropriate; becoming; fit; suitable; convenient.
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