† yonsten.
Etymology: < early Dutch gonst, now gunst favour; compare yon v.
Obsolete.
rare.
the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > kindness > [noun] > graciousness > favour or grace
1481 W. Caxton tr. (1970) 15 Ye shal wel vnder~stande the very yonste and good wyl that I bere to you ward.
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