gaun
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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One day a boy vulgarly named the "Linty," went into the said grocer's shop to purchase some article, when he was assailed with "Weel Linty, whar is'tu gaun to big thy nest the year?"
From Amusing Prose Chap Books by Various
Then there was Grieve of Willenslee; ane wad hae thought that body was gaun to take the haill kingdom.
From The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) by Hogg, James
Ou, Mansie," said Jamie Coom, "are ye gaun to take me for your best man?
From Amusing Prose Chap Books by Various
Then she goes at ten, and I'm very glad she's gaun to a gude auld friend o' mine—Meester McKenzie, o' Glenbannock.
From Puppets at Large Scenes and Subjects from Mr Punch's Show by Anstey, F.
Then he said in a hoarse, harsh voice, speaking to himself as much as to Lee, 'I'm gaun tae dae it Englified.'
From A Practical Novelist by Davidson, John
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