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One who paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.; also, the brush or tool used in graining.

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.

One who paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.; also, the brush or tool used in graining.

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.

One who paints in imitation of the grain of wood.

n. A lixivium obtained by infusing pigeon's dung in water—used by tanners to give flexibility to skins;—one who paints in imitation of the grain of wood.