mayn't

[ mey-uhnt, meynt ]

/ ˈmeɪ ənt, meɪnt /

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contraction of may not.

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How to use mayn't in a sentence

Hang your straining-bags so that they maynt touch,--first bag a gallon, others a pottle.
Early English Meals and Manners|Various
Dont get a reputation for collecting themyou maynt be able to dispose of orphans as easily as you can kittens.
Winona of the Camp Fire|Margaret Widdemer
She maynt need adopting, but she certainly needs reforming, said Louise vigorously.
Winona of the Camp Fire|Margaret Widdemer
Im afraid I maynt take you to the Athenum, but they give you capital wine at the Carlton.
The Bishop's Apron|W. Somerset Maugham

He maynt be so much up as any of the others; but thats not what you want if hes only to open a door for you.
Oliver Twist, Vol. I (of 3)|Charles Dickens

British Dictionary definitions for mayn't

mayn't

/ (ˈmeɪənt, meɪnt) /

contraction of

may not

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