Definition for GAUNT, or GANT

GAUNT, or GANT, a. [gant; The origin is uncertain. Qu. Sax. gewanian, wanian, to wane. In W. gwan, is weak, poor.]

Vacant; hollow; empty, as an animal after long fasting; hence, lean; meager; thin; slender. Shak. Dryden,

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