maism.html - n.
(also maisonnette)
1 a part of a house, block of flats, etc., forming separate living accommodation, usu. on two floors and having a separate entrance.
2 a small house. [F maisonnette dimin. of maison house]

maism.html - {n. phr.} One's first public speech, usually before some legislative body. * /It was the new congressman's maiden speech and everyone was listening very keenly./

maism.html - {n. phr.} The first voyage of a boat. * /The Titanic sank on her maiden voyage to America from England./

maism.html - {n. phr.} A purchase made by mail. * /If you don't have a chance to go to a store, you can sometimes make a purchase by mail order./

maism.html - See: IN THE MAIN, WITH MIGHT AND MAIN.

maism.html - {n.}, {colloquial} 1. The most important street or thoroughfare in a town. * /Lincoln Avenue is the main drag of our town./ 2. The street where the dope pushers and the prostitutes are. * /Wells Street is the main drag of Chicago, actionwise./