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   Amain (), adv. [Pref. a- + main. See 2d Main, n.]
   1. With might; with full force; vigorously; violently; exceedingly.
   
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   They on the hill, which were not yet come to blows, perceiving the fewness of their enemies, came down amain. Milton.
   
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   That striping giant, ill-bred and scoffing, shouts amain. T. Parker.
   
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   2. At full speed; in great haste; also, at once. “They fled amain.”  Holinshed.
   
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   Amain, v. t. [F. amener. See Amenable.] (Naut.) To lower, as a sail, a yard, etc.
   
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   amain, v. i. (Naut.) To lower the topsail, in token of surrender; to yield.
   
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