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geason

Geason (adj) means Rare; uncommon; scarce.

adj
1
Rare; uncommon; scarce.
2
Difficult to procure; scant; sparing.
3
Unusual; wonderful.
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Etymology

From Middle English geson, gesene (“rare, scarce”), from Old English gǣsne (“deprived of, wanting, destitute, barren, sterile, dead”), from Proto-West Germanic *gaisnī (“barren, poor”), from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₂- (“to be gaping, yawn”). Cognate with Old High German geisini, keisini (“lack”), a noun, and more remotely with North Frisian gast (“barren”), Low German güst (“barren”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of geason?

"geason" (adj) means rare; uncommon; scarce.

What are the different meanings of geason?

"geason" has 3 main meanings: 1. Rare; uncommon; scarce; 2. Difficult to procure; scant; sparing; 3. Unusual; wonderful.

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