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Webster 1913 Edition


Grainer

Grain′er

(grān′ẽr)
,
Noun.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Grainer

GRA'INER

,
Noun.
A lixivium obtained by infusing pigeon's dung in water; used by tanners to give flexibility to skins.