gayn-turnyng

Middle English

Alternative forms

• yeynturnyng
• gayn-turnynge (dative case)

Etymology

From gayn- +‎ turnyng, or from gaynturnen +‎ -yng.

Noun

gayn-turnyng (plural gayn-turnyngs)

1. A coming or turning back; a returning.
2. A turning aside; deviation.

Descendants

• Scots: gayne-turnyng, ganeturning