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wain - What does it mean?

Definition of 'wain'

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl), from (etyl) . Cognate with West Frisian wein, Dutch wagen, German Wagen, Danish/Norwegian vogn, Swedish vagn. Compare the doublet (wagon).

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (archaic|or|literary) A wagon; a four-wheeled cart for hauling loads, usually pulled by horses or oxen.
  • "The Hay Wain " is a famous painting by John Constable.
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    Etymology 2

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • As the auto industry is waining away, the city is looking for something new. [http://www.modeldmedia.com/inthenews/urbanfarm15108.aspx]

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