amain

[ uh-meyn ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. with full force.
2. at full speed.
3. suddenly; hastily.
4. exceedingly; greatly.

amain

/ əˈmeɪn /

adverb

1. archaic.
   with great strength, speed, or haste

Word History and Origins

Origin of amain¹

First recorded in 1530–40; a- ¹ + main ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of amain¹

C16: from a- ² + main ¹

Example Sentences

The Engagement then grew desperate, for they on either Side fired in amain, whilst we withstood their Force.

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Amain I did for the horse what I would neither do for earl or baron, doffed my hat; yes!

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On Astur's throat Horatius right firmly press'd his heel, And thrice and four times tugg'd amain, ere he wrench'd outthe steel.

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So the lady gave Sir Launcelot the halter rein, weeping amain as she did so.

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No sooner had the lads scampered away, making the vast grove ring amain to their acclaims, than I began my preparations.

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