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Grained
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Grained, a.
- Having a grain; divided into small particles or grains; showing the grain; hence, rough. [1913 Webster]
- Dyed in grain; ingrained. [1913 Webster]"Persons lightly dipped, not grained, in generous honesty, are but pale in goodness. " [1913 Webster]
- Painted or stained in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc. [1913 Webster]
- Having tubercles or grainlike processes, as the petals or sepals of some flowers. [1913 Webster]
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