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   Grainer (grānẽr), n.
   1. An infusion of pigeon's dung used by tanners to neutralize the effects of lime and give flexibility to skins; -- called also grains and bate.
   
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   2. A knife for taking the hair off skins.
   
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   3. One who paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.; also, the brush or tool used in graining.
   
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