ain
Origin of ain
1Other definitions for ʿain (2 of 3)
or ʿayn
the 18th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
the voiced pharyngeal constrictive consonant represented by this letter.
Origin of ʿain
2Other definitions for Ain (3 of 3)
a department in E France. 2,249 sq. mi. (5,825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
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How to use ain in a sentence
"A've signed it, 'Kind regards an' deepest sympathy wi' a' his loved ains,'" said Tam.
Tam O' The Scoots | Edgar WallaceAins les laissant en paix comme ministres de l'utilit commune, et pres nourriciers des autres estats.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots | Henry BairdOr est-il ainsi que nos prochains ne sont pas tout un, ains sont de diverses condicions, estas et manieres, sy comme il appert.
Game and Playe of the Chesse | CaxtonLes Franais, fils ains de lantiquit, Romain par le gnie, sont Grec par le caractre.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'ReillyAs for the handling of myself, I hard it ains weill devysit.
The Mystery of Mary Stuart | Andrew Lang
British Dictionary definitions for ain (1 of 3)
/ (eɪn) /
a Scot word for own
British Dictionary definitions for ain (2 of 3)
/ (ˈɑːjɪn) /
a variant of ayin
British Dictionary definitions for Ain (3 of 3)
/ (French ɛ̃) /
a department in E central France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Bourg. Pop: 539 006 (2003 est). Area: 5785 sq km (2256 sq miles)
a river in E France, rising in the Jura Mountains and flowing south to the Rhône. Length: 190 km (118 miles)
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