Gaun

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A Scottish dialect form of the verb meaning moving away or proceeding ; a Scottish dialect spelling of a long loose robe or dress
2. The Scots word for travelling onward or departing ; the Scots spelling of a flowing garment worn by women or as formal dress
3. Northern dialect for heading off or progressing ; an older Scots term for a long, loose outer garment such as a dress or robe

Etymology: "Gaun" is the Scots form of "going," the present participle of "gae," the Scots verb "to go." Both trace back to Old English "gān," the same root that gave standard English "go," and the Scots forms developed separately in northern Britain over centuries.

Synonyms: gown, dress