·noun ·pl ·see 5th Grain, ·noun, 2 (b).
II. Grains ·noun Pigeon's dung used in tanning. ·see Grainer. ·noun, 1.
A five-pronged fish-spear, grains signifying branches. ...
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·add. ·- Small hard yellowish aggregations found in the Caucasus region, and containing various yeas...
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