ane

¹

[ eyn ]

adjective

, Chiefly Scot.

1. one.

-ane

²

Chemistry.

1. a suffix used in names of hydrocarbons of the methane or paraffin series:

   propane.

ane

¹

/ eɪn /

determiner

1. a Scottish word for one

-ane

²

suffix forming nouns

1. indicating an alkane hydrocarbon

   hexane

–ane

1. A suffix used to form the names of saturated hydrocarbons, such as ethane. The suffix is shortened to –an– before other suffixes to indicate compounds derived from saturated hydrocarbons, as in ethanol.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ane¹

1350–1400; Middle English (North) an, variant of on one

Origin of ane²

From the Latin suffix -ānus -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of ane¹

coined to replace -ene, -ine, and -one

Example Sentences

Some songs—such as “A Guid New Year to ane a’ A’”—were widely recognized.

From National Geographic

However, he will behind another new line ane will be short on receivers.

From Los Angeles Times

This is his 96th week at No. 1, ane he needs one more week to match Nick Faldo as the most weeks by a European player.

From Seattle Times

Rather, this two-time Oscar winner has been a riveting television presence portraying ane underhanded United States president, Francis Underwood, in “House of Cards” on Netflix.

From New York Times

He seemed to have receptive English, ane he was very well behaved, but he didn't speak.

From New York Times