gewinnan

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to conquer, obtain, gain

Etymology

Prefix from Old English winnan (swink, labour, resist, trouble oneself, fight, contradict, oppose, strive, toil, rage, endure, struggle).

Origin

Old English

winnan

Gloss

swink, labour, resist, trouble oneself, fight, contradict, oppose, strive, toil, rage, endure, struggle

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