Wain: meaning, definitions and examples

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wain

 

[ weษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vehicle type

A wain is a large wagon, typically used for farming or transportation purposes in rural areas. Historically, wains were pulled by horses or oxen and were used to carry crops or goods to market. The term can also refer to the frame of a cart without wheels. They have been an essential part of agricultural equipment for centuries and vary in design based on their specific function.

Synonyms

cart, truck, wagon

Examples of usage

  • The farmer loaded the wain with hay.
  • They used a wain to transport the harvest.
  • In the past, wains were crucial for rural trade.
  • The old wain is still in use on the farm.

Translations

Translations of the word "wain" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carroรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerobak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะพะทะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ woz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ท่ปŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chariot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carreta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท araba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vozรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voziฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ araba

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carreta

Etymology

The word 'wain' has its origins in Old English, particularly from the term 'wรฆgan' which means 'to move' or 'to carry'. This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*wฤซhanฤ…', which holds a similar meaning. The usage of 'wain' evolved over time, particularly during the Middle Ages, where it became specifically associated with agricultural vehicles used for transporting goods. These vehicles were vital for farmers, especially in transporting produce to markets. The term has largely fallen out of common usage, replaced by more modern terminology such as 'wagon' or 'cart', yet it persists in some regional dialects and historical contexts, reflecting a time when such vehicles were commonplace in agrarian societies.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,359 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.