amain
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adverb
- With all of one's might; mightily; forcefully, violently.
- At full speed; also, in great haste.
- Out of control.
- Exceedingly; overmuch.
Verb
- To lower (the sail of a ship, particularly the topsail).
- To decrease or reduce (something).
- To lower the topsail in token of surrender; to yield.
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