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gaunt1 (1219)
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gaunt1 (1219)

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gant  
  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  gaunt a.  MED:  gaunt a.  DMLBS: ∅
ls(loanword: M.E. )
le

Without further context, the name may also be interpreted as gant1 or gent2.

s.

name one who is slim, slender (used as a surname): 
( 1219 )  Richard le Gaunt  Family Names Gaunt
( 1225 )  Maurice le Gant  Family Names Gaunt
( 1296 )  Will. le Gaunt  MED gaunt a.

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