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English word origin

Etymology of gon

Clipping of gonna. Compare Middle English gon, dialectal gan, Dutch gaan.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
contraction

Alternative form of gonna.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of gonna. Compare Middle English gon, dialectal gan, Dutch gaan.

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  • Cognate mentiongonenm
  • Cognate mentiongaannl
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Source etymology 2

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noun

One hundredth of a right angle: a gradian.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Ancient Greek γωνία (gōnía, “angle”). More in Wikipedia at gradian § History and name.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Abbreviation of gondola car.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping.

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