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† aˈwin, v. Obs.
For forms see win v.
[OE. awinnan, f. a- prefix 1 + winnan to win; cf. OHG. irwinnan, MHG. erwinnen.]
1. intr. To labour. (Only in OE.)
c950Lindisf. Gosp. John iv. 38 Oðero awunnon [Ags. G. swuncon].
2. To overcome, conquer; to win, gain, obtain.
c1000Cædmon's Dan. (Grein) 654 Súsl wæs awunnen. 1250Lay. 7209 Þe þridden deal he awan of þisse worl[d]e riche. a1300Floriz & Bl. 205 Þilke maide to awinne. 1340Ayenb. 85 Þis lhordssip he..naȝt ayen ne miȝte awynne.
b. with subord. clause and absol.
1250Lay. 10876 Mid fihte he hadde awonne þat he was king of londe. a1300K. Horn 1071 Ne miȝte he awynne Þat he come þerinne. c1320Sir Tristr. ii. lxxxvi, Ay when thai might awinne, Ther playd Ysoude and he. |