Definition of "gaon" [gaon]

• A rabbinic doctor of the law. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "I've heard a version that Girgaon is a shortened form of giran-gaon from the Marathi "girni" which means mill."
• "It runs deep in their blood ... besides it allowsthem to pander to their base and gaon political favor."
• "Just kidding Ed. I feel there is a gaon in your view in that you seema bit cold on the value of institutions and tradition."