ain
[ eyn ]
/ eɪn /
adjective Scot.
own.
Origin of ain
1700–25; representing Old English
ǣgen or Old Norse
eiginn; replacing Middle English (Scots)
awyn, awne, Old English
āgen; see
own
Words nearby ain
Definition for ain (2 of 3)
Ain
[ an ]
/ ɛ̃ /
noun
a department in E France. 2249 sq. mi. (5825 sq. km). Capital: Bourg.
Definition for ain (3 of 3)
ʿain
[ ahyn, eyn ]
/ aɪn, eɪn /
noun
the 18th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
the voiced pharyngeal constrictive consonant represented by this letter.
Origin of ʿain
From the Arabic word
ʿayn
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British Dictionary definitions for ain (1 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for ain (2 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for ain (3 of 3)
Ain
/ (French ɛ̃) /
noun
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)