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maint

adjective
\ ˈmānt \

Definition of maint 

(Entry 1 of 2)

archaic

: many

maint

abbreviation

Definition of maint (Entry 2 of 2)

maintenance

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History and Etymology for maint

Adjective

French, from Old Provençal mant, maint

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