gaunt
gaunt Gannet. This name, in general use, is an old word known from the epic of Beowulf about A.D.1000; it comes from the same root as gander; gaunt (A variant spelling re- corded for Nfld. in 1583 and in Great Britain, 1529, Skelton. G.M.Story June 1962 PRINTED ITEM Not used Not used Withdrawn
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/31853 |
| Summary: | gaunt Gannet. This name, in general use, is an old word known from the epic of Beowulf about A.D.1000; it comes from the same root as gander; gaunt (A variant spelling re- corded for Nfld. in 1583 and in Great Britain, 1529, Skelton. G.M.Story June 1962 PRINTED ITEM Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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