Definition of stain

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Stain (n.) A natural spot of a color different from the gound.

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Cassius :: Cassius (n.) A brownish purple pigment, obtained by the action of some compounds of tin upon certain salts of gold. It is used in painting and staining porcelain and glass to give a beautiful purple color. Commonly called Purple of Cassius..
Marbleize :: Marbleize (v. t.) To stain or grain in imitation of marble; to cover with a surface resembling marble; as, to marbleize slate, wood, or iron..
Continuant :: Continuant (a.) Continuing; prolonged; sustained; as, a continuant sound..
Brace :: Brace (n.) Straps or bands to sustain trousers; suspenders.
Abstain :: Abstain (v. t.) To hinder; to withhold.
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A contrivance for sustaining anything by suspensio.
Mottle :: Mottle (v. t.) To mark with spots of different color, or shades of color, as if stained; to spot; to maculate..
Fairness :: Fairness (n.) The state of being fair, or free form spots or stains, as of the skin; honesty, as of dealing; candor, as of an argument, etc..
Graining :: Graining (n.) Painting or staining, in imitation of the grain of wood, atone, etc..
Clamp :: Clamp (n.) A thick plank on the inner part of a ship's side, used to sustain the ends of beams..
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) Any mark of infamy or disgrace; sign of moral blemish; stain or reproach caused by dishonorable conduct; reproachful characterization.
Came :: Came (n.) A slender rod of cast lead, with or without grooves, used, in casements and stained-glass windows, to hold together the panes or pieces of glass..
Bear :: Bear (v. t.) To admit or be capable of; that is, to suffer or sustain without violence, injury, or change..
Sustainer :: Sustained (a.) Held up to a certain pitch, degree, or level; uniform; as, sustained pasion; a sustained style of writing; a sustained note in music..
Endurer :: Endurer (n.) One who, or that which, endures or lasts; one who bears, suffers, or sustains..
Maintain :: Maintain (v. t.) To hold or keep in any particular state or condition; to support; to sustain; to uphold; to keep up; not to suffer to fail or decline; as, to maintain a certain degree of heat in a furnace; to maintain a fence or a railroad; to maintain the digestive process or powers of the stomach; to maintain the fertility of soil; to maintain present reputation..
Soiliness :: Soiliness (n.) Stain; foulness.
Underbearer :: Underbearer (n.) One who supports or sustains; especially, at a funeral, one of those who bear the copse, as distinguished from a bearer, or pallbearer, who helps to hold up the pall..
Slur :: Slur (n.) A mark or stain; hence, a slight reproach or disgrace; a stigma; a reproachful intimation; an innuendo..
Abstemious :: Abstemious (a.) Abstaining from wine.
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