wain

American  

[weyn] / weɪn /

noun

1. (initial capital letter)  Charles's Wain.

2. a farm wagon or cart.

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Wain ¹ British  

/ weɪn /

noun

1. John ( Barrington ). 1925–94, British novelist, poet, and critic. His novels include Hurry on Down (1953), Strike the Father Dead (1962), and Young Shoulders (1982)

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wain ² British  

/ weɪn /

noun

1. poetic  a farm wagon or cart

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Etymology

Origin of wain

before 900; Middle English; Old English wægn, wǣn, cognate with Dutch wagen, German Wagen. See weigh ¹

Example Sentences

"They are a lovely family and the wains all play together," the neighbour said.

From BBC

Even after her death, the tabloid gossip and fascination with the princess did not really wain.

From Salon

In the past 105 days, we have seen our passionate concern for the virus wain into a laissez-faire approach to our daily lives.

From Washington Times

Decades before he joined the center, Rich Thompson’s third word was “wain.”

From New York Times

Finally, and this is something that has begun to weigh heavily in recent weeks — particularly after the death of David Gilkey — there is a sense of responsibility to stick-it-out as interest in Afghanistan wains.

From Time

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