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Middle English
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)
- A giant (mythological or fantasy creature)
- A giant (person of great height)
- (rare) An immoral or despicable person.
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