gainor

noun

gai·​nor

ˈgānə(r)

plural -s

old English law

: tillage, husbandry

land in gainor

Word History

Etymology

Anglo-French gainour, from Old French gaaigneure, from gaaignier to till, gain + -eure -ure (obtain)

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