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wains
What does wains mean?
Children. The plural of 'wain', common in Ulster.
"Get the wains ready for school."
Origin
See 'wain'; from Scots 'wean' (wee ane).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'wains' mean?
It means children — it's the plural of 'wain', common in Ulster and Scotland.
Where does 'wains' come from?
It comes from the Scots 'wean', a contraction of 'wee ane' meaning 'little one'.
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