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Gawn

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(obsolete, UK, dialect) A small tub or lading vessel..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete, UK, dialect) A small tub or lading vessel.
  2. Pronunciation spelling of going.

Example Sentences

I'm no used to your grandees, and I'm no gawn to begin to learn fashionable mainners noo — so dinna ask me — I'm no gawn to mak a fule o' mysel' at this time o' day.
Agnes came in dressed in nightgown and curlers. “Are we still gawn to the church bingo the night? I told Bessie I'd be gawn.”
“Ah'm gawn to tear yore skin off with this here whip,” came the guttural voice from behind him. “Then ah'm gawn to rub salt in the cuts an' leave you hyar on the floor.”

Synonyms for gawn

Antonyms for gawn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does gawn mean?

Gawn means (obsolete, UK, dialect) A small tub or lading vessel..

What is a synonym for gawn?

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What is the opposite of gawn?

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How do you use gawn in a sentence?

I'm no used to your grandees, and I'm no gawn to begin to learn fashionable mainners noo — so dinna ask me — I'm no gawn to mak a fule o' mysel' at this time o' day.

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