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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grain \Grain\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Grained}; p. pr & vb n. {Graining.}] 1. To paint in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc 2. To form (powder, sugar, etc.) into grains. 3. To take the hair off (skins); to soften and raise the grain of (leather, etc.). From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grained \Grained\, a. 1. Having a grain; divided into small particles or grains; showing the grain; hence rough. 2. Dyed in grain; ingrained. Persons lightly dipped, not grained, in generous honesty, are but pale in goodness. --Sir T. Browne. 3. Painted or stained in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc 4. (Bot.) Having tubercles or grainlike processes, as the petals or sepals of some flowers.
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