amain

[ uh-meyn ]

/ əˈmeɪn /

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adverb Archaic.

with full force.

at full speed.

suddenly; hastily.

exceedingly; greatly.

Words nearby amain

amadoda, amador guerrero, amadou, amagasaki, amah, amain, amakihi, amakrokokroko, amakwerekwere, amal., amalaka

Origin of amain

First recorded in 1530–40; a-¹ + main¹

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Examples from the Web for amain

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.
The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886|Ministry of Education
Amain I did for the horse what I would neither do for earl or baron, doffed my hat; yes!
Lavengro|George Borrow
Amid these we cautiously pick our way, winding round the towers or scaling them amain.
Hours of Exercise in the Alps|John Tyndall
Amain I did for the horse what I would neither do for earl nor baron, doffed my hat; yes!
Lavengro|George Borrow

Meanwhile the search went on amain, and was extended presently to the very bedroom where the dead Sir Richard lay.
The Lion's Skin|Rafael Sabatini

British Dictionary definitions for amain

amain

/ (əˈmeɪn) /

adverb

archaic, or poetic with great strength, speed, or haste

Word Origin for amain

C16: from a- ² + main 1

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amain

adverb Archaic.

Words related to amain

Words nearby amain

Origin of amain

Examples from the Web for amain

British Dictionary definitions for amain

adverb

Word Origin for amain