n.
Pronunciation: ' jin
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English gin, from Anglo-French, short for engin ― more at ENGINE
Date: 13th century
: any of various tools or mechanical devices: as a : a snare or trap for game b : COTTON GIN
n.
Pronunciation: ' jin
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English gin, from Anglo-French, short for engin ― more at ENGINE
Date: 13th century
: any of various tools or mechanical devices: as a : a snare or trap for game b : COTTON GIN
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012