GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Grain, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grained ; p. pr. & vb. n. Graining.]
   To paint in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.
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   To form (powder, sugar, etc.) into grains.
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   To take the hair off (skins); to soften and raise the grain of (leather, etc.).
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   Grained , a.
    Having a grain; divided into small particles or grains; showing the grain; hence, rough.
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   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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   Painted or stained in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.
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   (Bot.) Having tubercles or grainlike processes, as the petals or sepals of some flowers.
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