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    Grain, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grained ; 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 , 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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