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1. mainstay

noun. ['ˈmeɪnˌsteɪ'] a prominent supporter.

Etymology

  • mainstay (English)
  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stay (English)
  • steyen (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. mainstay

noun. ['ˈmeɪnˌsteɪ'] a central cohesive source of support and stability.

Etymology

  • mainstay (English)
  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stay (English)
  • steyen (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. mainstay

noun. ['ˈmeɪnˌsteɪ'] the forestay that braces the mainmast.

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Etymology

  • mainstay (English)
  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stay (English)
  • steyen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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