Amain

Definition of Amain

A`main´

adv.	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.
v. t.	1.	(Naut.) To lower, as a sail, a yard, etc.
v. i.	1.	(Naut.) To lower the topsail, in token of surrender; to yield.

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