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   Grain, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grained (grānd); p. pr. & vb. n. Graining.]
   1. To paint in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.
   
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   2. To form (powder, sugar, etc.) into grains.
   
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   3. To take the hair off (skins); to soften and raise the grain of (leather, etc.).
   
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   Grained (grānd), a.
   1. Having a grain; divided into small particles or grains; showing the grain; hence, rough.
   
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   2. Dyed in grain; ingrained.
   
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   Persons lightly dipped, not grained, in generous honesty, are but pale in goodness.  Sir T. Browne.
   
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   3. Painted or stained in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.
   
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   4. (Bot.) Having tubercles or grainlike processes, as the petals or sepals of some flowers.
   
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