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/euh mayn"/, adv. Archaic.1. with full force.2. at full speed.3. suddenly; hastily.4. exceedingly; greatly.[1530-40; A-1 + MAIN1]
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Amain — A*main , adv. [Pref. a + main. See 2d {Main}, n.] 1. With might; with full force; vigorously; violently; exceedingly. [1913 Webster] They on the hill, which were not yet come to blows, perceiving the fewness of their enemies, came down amain.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Amain — A*main , v. t. [F. amener. See {Amenable}.] (Naut.) To lower, as a sail, a yard, etc. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
amain — a*main , v. i. (Naut.) To lower the topsail, in token of surrender; to yield. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
amain — (adv.) 1530s, from MAIN (Cf. main) by analogy with other words in a (e.g. AFOOT (Cf. afoot)) … Etymology dictionary
amain — [ə mān′] adv. [ A 1, on + MAIN] 1. Archaic forcefully; vigorously 2. at or with great speed 3. hastily; suddenly 4. greatly … English World dictionary
amain — adverb Date: 1540 1. with all one s might < the soul strives amain to live and work R. W. Emerson > 2. archaic a. at full speed b. in great haste 3. archaic to a high degree ; exceedingly < they whom … New Collegiate Dictionary
amain — adverb a) In a forceful manner. They spurred amain, their steeds were white: b) At full speed; in great haste. The heavy rain it hurries amain … Wiktionary
amain — adverb 1. at full speed; with great haste the children ran down the hill amain 2. with all your strength he pulled the ropes amain … Useful english dictionary
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