Definition of "amain" in Englisch

adverb

1. (archaic, literary) With all of one's might; mightily; forcefully, violently.

2. (archaic) At full speed; also, in great haste.

3. (British, dialectal) Out of control.

4. (obsolete) Exceedingly; overmuch.

verb

1. To lower (the sail of a ship, particularly the topsail).

2. To decrease or reduce (something).

3. (intransitive, nautical) To lower the topsail in token of surrender; to yield.