gainand en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English gainand, present participle of Middle English gainen (“to gain, benefit”), equivalent to gain + -and.
Meanings
- (qualifier:Now chiefly UK dialectal) Appropriate; becoming; fit; suitable; convenient.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more gainand | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| ganand | Scotland, alternative | lexicographic | |
| most gainand | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |