meinful

Middle English

/ˈmɛi̯nful/

adj

Definitions

Potent, effective, tough; having much power.
(rare) Shining, light; having much brightness.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English mayn.

Origin

Middle English

mayn

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

main English
mainful English
mægen- Old English
mæġen Old English
manfull Middle English
mayn Middle English
mayne londe Middle English
maynly Middle English