gainand

English

adj
Definitions
  • (Now) Appropriate; becoming; fit; suitable; convenient.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gainand, gainen (gain, benefit) affix from English gain (convenient, against, foredeal, favourable, direct, kindly, suitable, contrary, straight, profit).

Origin

English

gain

Gloss

convenient, against, foredeal, favourable, direct, kindly, suitable, contrary, straight, profit

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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Property

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