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>