gegn-

== Old English == === Alternative forms === ġēan-, ġeaġn-, gēn- === Etymology === From Proto-West Germanic *gagin, from Proto-Germanic *gagin (“back, in return”). Compare Old Norse gegn. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈjejn/ (as a nominal prefix) IPA(key): /ˌjejn/ (as a verbal prefix) === Prefix === ġeġn- opposition, reversal, against; counter- gēanryne ― a running against, meeting, encounter again; back, in return gēanþingian ― to speak again, answer, reply ġeġncwide ― reply, answer ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Descendants ==== Middle English: ȝeyn-, gayn-, gain- English: gain-