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gainwords

gainwords is the plural of gainword.

Meaning of gainword

Noun

gainword (plural gainwords)

  1. (rare) A word that a language has borrowed from other languages. In the process, the spelling and pronunciation, and even meaning, may be altered.
    • Words comprising a gainword + Maori suffix are entered as run-ons in alphabetical order where there is a root gainword as headword.1995, TP Duval, A preliminary dictionary of Maori gainwords compiled on historical principles
    Synonyms:
    loanword

Questions about gainwords

What is gainwords the plural of?
Gainwords is the plural of gainword.

Words near gainwords in the dictionary

  1. gainstrove
  2. gaintaking
  3. gainward
  4. gainwise
  5. gainword
  6. gainwords
  7. gainworthy
  8. Gainza
  9. Gair
  10. gairaigo
  11. gairfowl

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