WONT


Meaning of WONT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' wo ̇ nt, ' w ō nt also ' w ə nt, ' wänt

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 won ē n 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>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.