A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gawin, n. [ME. gaȝhen (Orm), ON. gagn.] Gain, benefit. —a1500 Rauf C. 381.
That I haue hecht I sall hald, happin as it may, Quhidder sa it gang to greif or to gawin
