Main Entry: wain

Pronunciation: \ˈwān\

Function: noun

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

Date: before 12th century

1 : a usually large and heavy vehicle for farm use <a hay wain>
2 capitalized [short for Charles's Wain] : big dipper