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Etymology

1. mainstay

noun. ['ˈmeɪnˌsteɪ'] a central cohesive source of support and stability.

Etymology

  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stay (English)
  • steyen (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Mainstay

  • d'electricite
  • d'electricite
  • duarte
  • fuente
  • infante
  • kawate
  • kokate
  • kouyate
  • latte
  • ricaurte

2. mainstay

noun. ['ˈmeɪnˌsteɪ'] the forestay that braces the mainmast.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stay (English)
  • steyen (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. mainstay

noun. ['ˈmeɪnˌsteɪ'] a prominent supporter.

Etymology

  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • stay (English)
  • steyen (Middle English (1100-1500))