gawn
Not valid in Scrabble
It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.
- Scrabble points
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 4
Definition of gawn
2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
noun
- (UK, dialectal, obsolete)A small tub or lading vessel.
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noun
- (UK, dialectal, obsolete)A small tub or lading vessel.
verb
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(alt-of, pronunciation-spelling)Pronunciation spelling of going.
“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.””
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Etymology
Corrupted from gallon.
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