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To inclose for mowing; to set aside for grass. "A ground . . . hained in." Holland.

. A contraction of have not or has not; as, I hain't, he hain't, we hain't. [Colloq. or illiterate speech.] [Written also han't.]

A chain in which the alternate links are broad blocks connected by thin side links pivoted to the ends of the blocks, used with sprocket wheels to transmit power, as in a bicycle.

A watch-guard.

nt, of ornament, of the exertion and transmission of mechanical power, etc. [They] put a chain of gold about his neck. Dan. v. 29.

A pump consisting of an endless chain, running over a drum or wheel by which it is moved, and dipping below the water to be raised. The chain has at intervals disks or lifts which fit the tube through which the ascending part passes and carry the water to the point of discharge.

An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery.

A tie consisting of a series of connected iron bars or rods.

A chain pulley, or sprocket wheel.

Having no chain; not restrained or fettered. "The chainless mind." Byron.

A small chain. Sir W. Scott.

Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work.

A form of tackle for loading a log sideways on a sled, skidway, etc.

Freed from restraint; unrestrained. [Archaic] E. A. Poe.

To bind with a chain; to hold in chains.

The act of enchaining, or state of being enchained.

The chain ordinarily used in measuring land. See Chain, n., 4, and Gunter's scale.

not, or has not, used in illiterate speech. In the United States the commoner spelling is hain't.

A chain or tie rod, in a boat or barge, to prevent the vessel from hogging.

To link together; to unite closely or firmly, as by a chain. Two bosoms interchained with an oath. Shak.