Mainer

[ mey-ner ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the state of Maine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mainer¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

It's no my fawt if they didna—we canna lose the saydel, Saunders; by no mainer of means.

From Project Gutenberg

Tell us about it, asked Garry, as the three crowded around the old State of Mainer and shook hands with him heartily.

From Project Gutenberg