01 n. 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.
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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. Also: grains, bate.
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A knife for taking the hair off skins.
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One who paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.; also, the brush or tool used in graining.