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Pronunciation : A*main"
Part of Speech : adv.
Etymology : [Pref. a- + main. See 2d Main, n.]
Definition : 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.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : A*main"
Part of Speech : v. t.
Etymology : [F. amener. See Amenable.] (Naut.)
Definition : Defn: To lower, as a sail, a yard, etc.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : A*main"
Part of Speech : v. i. (Naut.)
Definition : Defn: To lower the topsail, in token of surrender; to yield.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913