General
gan yer ain gate
What does gan yer ain gate mean?
To go one's own way or do as one pleases.
"He'll just gan his ain gate regardless."
Origin
'Gate' here is an old word for way or road (Norse 'gata').
Frequently asked questions
What does gan yer ain gate mean?
It means to go your own way or do as you please, regardless of others.
What does 'gate' mean in this phrase?
Here 'gate' is an old word for way or road, from the Norse 'gata', not a garden gate.
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