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Rain, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Rained (rānd); p. pr. & vb. n. Raining.] [AS. regnian, akin to G. regnen, Goth. rignjan. See Rain, n.]
1. To fall in drops from the clouds, as water; -- used mostly with it for a nominative; as, “it rains”.
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The rain it raineth every day. Shak.
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2. To fall or drop like water from the clouds; as, “tears rained from their eyes”.
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