geaunt

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

    Borrowed from Old French geant, gaiant, from Latin gigantem, accusative singular of gigās, from Ancient Greek Γίγᾱς (Gígās).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈdʒɛːau̯nt/, /ˈdʒɛːant/, /ˈdʒiːau̯nt/

    Noun

    geaunt (plural geauntes)

    1. A giant (mythological or fantasy creature)
    2. A giant (person of great height)
    3. (rare) An immoral or despicable person.

    Descendants

    • English: giant
    • Scots: geeant

    References

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