Bain
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /beɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bain is an adjective meaning (now chiefly dialectal) Ready; willing.
Meaning
(now chiefly dialectal) Ready; willing.
More Meanings
- (now chiefly dialectal) Direct; near; short; gain.
- (Now chiefly dialectal) Limber; pliant; flexible.
- (now chiefly dialectal) Readily; willingly.
- (now chiefly dialectal) Nearby; at hand.
- (obsolete) A bath.
Example Sentences
That is the bainest way.
THus was sir Tramtryst longe there wel cherysshed / with the kynge and the quene /[…]/ So vpon a daye / the quene and la beale Isoud made a bayne for syre Tramtryst / And whan he was in his bayne / the quene and Isoud her doughter romed vp & doune in the chamber / and there whyles Gouernail and Heles attendyd vpon Tramtryst
Word Forms
- bains
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