/ Dictionary / Index P paine: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Paine Pronunciation: (pān), [key] 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor. 1731–1814, U.S. jurist and statesman. 1737–1809, U.S. patriot and writer on government and religion, born in England. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: paine (Thesaurus) pain pained Related Content Daily Word Quiz: overture Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language