wain

noun

ˈwān 

1

: a usually large and heavy vehicle for farm use

a hay wain

2

capitalized [short for Charles's Wain] : big dipper

Synonyms

• cart
• wagon

Examples of wain in a Sentence

an antique wain that was once used for delivering milk

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, wagon, chariot, from Old English wægn; akin to Middle Dutch wagen wagon, Old English wegan to move — more at way

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

wain

noun

ˈwān 

: a heavy wagon or two-wheeled cart for farm use