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De - Pt| English Dictionary: grains | by the DICT Development Group |
| 2 results for grains | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Grainer \Grain"er\, 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.} 2. A knife for taking the hair off skins. 3. One who paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.; also, the brush or tool used in graining. | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Grains \Grains\, n. pl. 1. See 5th {Grain}, n., 2 (b) . 2. Pigeon's dung used in tanning. See {Grainer.} n., 1. | |
