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Paine

Paine (name) means an English surname, historically denoting a peasant or countryman; borne by political writer Thomas Paine. Example: “Thomas Paine wrote influential pamphlets during the American Revolution.”

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An English surname, historically denoting a peasant or countryman; borne by political writer Thomas Paine.
"Thomas Paine wrote influential pamphlets during the American Revolution."
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What does “Paine” mean?

The word “Paine” means an English surname, historically denoting a peasant or countryman; borne by political writer Thomas Paine.

How do you use “Paine” in a sentence?

Here is “Paine” used in a sentence: “Thomas Paine wrote influential pamphlets during the American Revolution.”

What part of speech is “Paine”?

“Paine” is a name.

Is “Paine” a common word?

“Paine” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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