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(), adv.[Pref. a- + main. See 2d Main, n.] 1. With might; with full force; vigorously; violently; exceedingly. They on the hill, which were not yet come to blows, perceiving the fewness of their enemies, came down amain. Milton. That striping giant, ill-bred and scoffing, shouts amain. T. Parker. 2. At full speed; in great haste; also, at once. "They fled amain." Holinshed. Amain" v. t.[F. amener. See Amenable.] (Naut.) To lower, as a sail, a yard, etc. Amain" v. i.(Naut.) To lower the topsail, in token of surrender; to yield. スポンサード リンク
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