WAIN


Meaning of WAIN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' w ā n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, wagon, chariot, from Old English wægn; akin to Middle Dutch wagen wagon, Old English wegan to move ― more at WAY

Date: before 12th century

1 : a usually large and heavy vehicle for farm use <a hay wain >

2 capitalized [short for Charles's Wain ] : BIG DIPPER

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.