Definition of mainstay
English to English noun - a prominent supporter
He is a pillar of the community.
source: WordNet 3.0 - a central cohesive source of support and stability
Faith is his anchor.
The keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money.
He is the linchpin of this firm.
source: WordNet 3.0 - the forestay that braces the mainmast
source: WordNet 3.0 - The stay extending from the foot of the foremast to the maintop.
source: Webster 1913
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mainstay, masty, misty, mainmast, moisty, mainsheet, makita, misstayed, maoist, minnesota, mist, maingat, mast, mainggit, mansuete, masthead, misstate, makakita, monistat, magtayô
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