Gan/ɡæn/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage Used in historical or literary contexts, not modern English conversations. In tales of old, knights gan on epic quests. Pro Tip 2/3Literary Character May evoke a medieval or ancient ambiance in stories or poetry. She gan into the thicket, unseen by the guards. Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Clarity Avoid using without clear historical or literary context to prevent confusion. At the renaissance fair, the actor gan to the stage.