"mainest" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|superlative adjective}} mainest
  1. (nonstandard) superlative form of main: most main Tags: form-of, nonstandard, superlative Form of: main (extra: most main)
    Sense id: en-mainest-en-adj-WA-~qSdB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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