Home US English Maine-iac

Definition of Maine-iac in English:

Maine-iac

Pronunciation /ˈmeɪnɪak/

noun

(also Mainiac)
informal US

  • A native or inhabitant of the State of Maine.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864), author. Humorous blend of the name of Maine and maniac.