˜yÐÄvlog

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mains

[ meynz ]

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the main or home farm of a manor, as where the ownerlives; manse.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of mains1

1425–75; late Middle English, plural of main, aphetic variant of Middle English demain, demeine demesne
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Example Sentences

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These included new treatment plants, along with schemes which would let owners of septic tanks and package treatment works ask for a connection to the mains sewer under certain conditions.

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Israel cut off most of the mains electricity supply to Gaza earlier in the war.

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She added that meteorological conditions play a role as extreme downpours can flush water through the rocks or put pressure on infrastructure like water mains.

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They'll also aim to uncover the cause of the fire and how it spread, as well as re-establish the island's energy and water mains.

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But there are a hardy few who already live their lives "off-grid", getting by just fine without mains electricity or mains water.

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