Mayn

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Archaic word for physical force or power, as in the phrase with might and mayn ; the vast open ocean beyond the coastline
2. An old term for raw strength or vigor in action ; the wide expanse of the open sea far from the shore
3. Dated usage meaning forceful power or strength ; the great deep ocean stretching away from land

Etymology: The English word is borrowed directly from Russian, where it is written Майн and transliterated as "majn." Because the English form keeps the Russian shape, the spelling "mayn" reflects a pronunciation close to the Russian original.