Main Entry:

¹wont

Pronunciation:

\ˈwȯnt, ˈwōnt also ˈwənt, ˈwänt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English woned, wont, from past participle of wonen to dwell, be used to, from Old English wunian; akin to Old High German wonēn to dwell, be used to, Sanskrit vanoti he strives for — more at win

Date:

before 12th century

1 : accustomed, used <got up early as he is wont to do> 2 : inclined, apt <revealing as letters are wont to be — Gladys M. Wrigley>