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wain

noun

ˈwān

Definition of wain

as in wagon

a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling an antique wain that was once used for delivering milk

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Autumn eats and beers are on the menu at restaurants and breweries around the city, and nearby farms host weekend events with corn mazes, wagon rides, and other family fun.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Subaru has completely abandoned the Outback's swoopy wagon profile for something taller, boxier, and more conventionally SUV-shaped.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

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