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maen

verbemotion

make a low, prolonged mournful sound

Make a low, prolonged sound expressing sorrow or complaint; to lament.

Example in use

Mither sat an' maen for the bairn.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/MAYN/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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