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mains

American  
[meynz] / meɪnz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

  1. the main or home farm of a manor, as where the ownerlives; manse.

Etymology

Origin of mains

1425–75; late Middle English, plural of main, aphetic variant of Middle English demain, demeine demesne

Example Sentences

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When the family moved into their home 11 years ago it was only configured to use oil for heating since there were no gas mains nearby.

From BBC

Bring your favorite sides, salads, mains or desserts.

From Salon

Unlike mains gas, heating oil has to be ordered and delivered in bulk every few months to a tank attached to each property.

From BBC

Approximately 30% of homes in Cumbria and Northumberland do not have mains gas and rely on heating fuels such as oil or LPG.

From BBC

The inverter is the device that automatically draws supplies from the battery when the mains switch off.

From Barron's

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