"Mainely" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Either a blend of Maine + mainly, or from Maine + -ly (“suffix to form an adjective”). Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Maine|mainly|nocap=1}} blend of Maine + mainly, {{suf|en|Maine|ly||t2=suffix to form an adjective}} Maine + -ly (“suffix to form an adjective”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Mainely (not comparable)
  1. (US, nonstandard, used in business names or titles) Authentic to the U.S. state of Maine. Tags: US, nonstandard, not-comparable, used in business names or titles
    Sense id: en-Mainely-en-adj-ULuQAkLM Categories (other): American English

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