ȝeinturn

Middle English

Alternative forms

• ȝaintorn, gayn-turn, yeynturn

Etymology

From ȝein- +‎ turn.

Noun

ȝeinturn (plural ȝeinturns)

1. A turning back, away, or aside; an evasion or evasive movement.
2. A reversal of attitude or behaviour.

Related terms

• agayn-turnen
• gain-turnynge

Descendants

• Scots: ganeturne