gainword

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noun
Definitions
  • (linguistics) A word that a language has borrowed from other languages. In the process, the spelling and pronunciation, and even meaning, may be altered.

Etymology

Compound from English gain (convenient, against, foredeal, favourable, direct, kindly, suitable, contrary, straight, profit) + English word.

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