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