This word's origins and meaning are unclear. According to its form, the word could be the present participle of auner¹, 'to gather together, assemble'. However, the context implies the opposite interpretation, as it relates to a castle from which the Saracens retreated. The form may be related to nient 'nothing', but it does not directly match the recorded spellings and meanings. For a discussion see Siege Antioche gabel p.351.