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gainMain Entry: 1gain Pronunciation: \ˈgān\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English gayne, from Anglo-French gaigne, gain, from gaaigner to till, earn, gain, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German weidanōn to hunt for food, Old English wāth pursuit, hunt Date: 14th century 1 : resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit <made substantial gains last year>
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