"engyn" meaning in All languages combined

See engyn on Wiktionary

Noun [Middle English]

Head templates: {{head|enm|noun}} engyn
  1. engine, device
    Sense id: en-engyn-enm-noun-LpMixWJI
  2. skill, ingenuity; wit
    Sense id: en-engyn-enm-noun-g9SIAjYF Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 8 92

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