Paine
- proper noun
- And Paine's attitude was, well, a drag.
Examples
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So Paine kisses Sage.
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Then Paine says, "Okay, enough, I want my Fender back."
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Paine: They did it to me.
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Paine is clenching his fists; this guitarist is so good, it's clear he's not really needed.
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Paine, a skilled swordsman, silently observed his teammates as they prepared for their next mission.
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In Final Fantasy X-2, Paine often reflects on his hidden past while fighting alongside the Gullwings.
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Fans of the game admire Paine for his stoic nature and impressive combat skills.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Paine is a family name that comes from the old word paganus, which meant 'country person' and gave the English word pagan. So the name began as a description of someone and later became a family name.