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Term: MAYN
Definition: Mayn is an old word that means "hand" or "handwriting" in Law French.
For example, in the past, people would use their mayn to sign important documents instead of using a pen or a computer.
mayn (mayn), n. [Law French] Hist. A hand; handwriting.
The term mayn refers to a person's hand or handwriting. It is an old legal term that was used in medieval times.
Example 1: The document was written in a beautiful mayn.
Example 2: The judge asked the witness to identify the mayn on the contract.
These examples illustrate how the term mayn was used to refer to a person's handwriting. In the first example, the mayn is described as beautiful, indicating that the handwriting was neat and well-formed. In the second example, the judge is asking the witness to identify the handwriting on the contract, which is important in legal proceedings.