† i-ˈwune, i-ˈwone Obs.
Also 3 ywune.
[OE. ᵹewuna, f. stem of wun-ian: see won v. and wont. Cf. Du. gewoonte.]
Custom, habit, wont.
| c 888 K. ælfred Boeth. xxv, Heo..ᵹemonð þæs wildan ᵹewunan hire eldrana. c 1175 Lamb. Hom. 55 Bute we bileuen ure ufele iwune. c 1205 Lay. 14017 Þa Peohtes duden heore iwune. a 1250 Owl & Night. 475 Hit is gode monne iwone. c 1275 Passion Our Lord 207 in O.E. Misc. 43 Vyche day in þe temple wes myne ywune To techen eu godes lore. |