MAINSTAY


Meaning of MAINSTAY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' m ā n- ˌ st ā

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : a ship's stay extending from the maintop forward usually to the foot of the foremast

2 : a chief support

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