MAINSTAY
Source: 567
Main″stay′ (?), n. 1. 1. (Naut.) The stay extending from the foot of the foremast to the maintop.
2. 2. Main support; principal dependence.
The great mainstay of the Church. Buckle.
Source: 567
Main″stay′ (?), n. 1. 1. (Naut.) The stay extending from the foot of the foremast to the maintop.
2. 2. Main support; principal dependence.
The great mainstay of the Church. Buckle.