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Mainer

[ mey-ner ]

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of the state of Maine.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Mainer1

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

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Example Sentences

It's no my fawt if they didna—we canna lose the saydel, Saunders; by no mainer of means.

Tell us about it, asked Garry, as the three crowded around the old State of Mainer and shook hands with him heartily.

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