What does bain mean?
Bain means (now chiefly dialectal) Ready; willing..
Bain
/beɪn/ · adjective
Meaning
(now chiefly dialectal) Ready; willing..
Definitions by Sense
- (now chiefly dialectal) Ready; willing.
- (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
Synonyms for bain
Antonyms for bain
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bain
- most bain
- bane
- bains
- bayne
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bain?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of bain?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bain in a sentence?
That is the bainest way.
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