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Wain , n. [OE. wain, AS. wægn; akin to D. & G. wagen, OHG. wagan, Icel. & Sw. vagn, Dan. vogn, and E. way. >>>>. See Way, Weigh, and cf. Wagon.]1913 Webster
- A four-wheeled vehicle for the transportation of goods, produce, etc.; a wagon.1913 Webster
The wardens see nothing but a wain of hay.
Jeffrey.1913 WebsterDriving in ponderous wains their household goods to the seashore.
Longfellow.1913 Webster - A chariot. [Obs.]1913 Webster
The Wain. (Astron.) See Charles's Wain, in the Vocabulary. -- Wain rope, a cart rope.
Shak.1913 Webster
- A four-wheeled vehicle for the transportation of goods, produce, etc.; a wagon.