Gawn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gawn is a noun meaning Pronunciation spelling of going.
Meaning
Pronunciation spelling of going.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, UK, dialect) A small tub or lading vessel.
Example Sentences
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.”
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.
“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.”
Word Forms
- gawns
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wangun, guzzle, galley, goon, goss, gowlare.
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