Amain
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈmeɪn/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Amain is an adverb meaning (British, dialectal) Out of control.
Meaning
(British, dialectal) Out of control.
More Meanings
- To lower (the sail of a ship, particularly the topsail).
- To decrease or reduce (something).
- (intransitive, nautical) To lower the topsail in token of surrender; to yield.
- (archaic, literary) With all of one's might; mightily; forcefully, violently.
- (archaic) At full speed; also, in great haste.
- (obsolete) Exceedingly; overmuch.
Example Sentences
So likewiſe turnde the Prince vpon the Knight, And layd at him amaine with all his will and might.
They on the Hill, which were not yet come to blows, perceaving the fewneſs of thir Enemies, came down amain; […]
The palfrey was as fleet as wind, And they rode furiously behind. They spurr'd amain, their steeds were white; And once we cross'd the shade of night.
Under his ſpecial eie Abſtemious I [Samson] grew up and thriv'd amain; He led me on to mightieſt deeds Above the nerve of mortal arm Againſt the uncircumciſ'd, our enemies.
Word Forms
- amaine
- amains
- amaining
- amained
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forcefully, almighty, mightily, mainly, potentially, bigly.
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