Definition of stain

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Stain (v. t.) To cause to seem inferior or soiled by comparison.

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Mark :: Mark (n.) A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark..
Bitts :: Bitts (n. pl.) A frame of two strong timbers fixed perpendicularly in the fore part of a ship, on which to fasten the cables as the ship rides at anchor, or in warping. Other bitts are used for belaying (belaying bitts), for sustaining the windlass (carrick bitts, winch bitts, or windlass bitts), to hold the pawls of the windlass (pawl bitts) etc..
Stainer :: Stainer (n.) One who stains or tarnishes.
Discolor :: Discolor (v. t.) To alter the natural hue or color of; to change to a different color; to stain; to tinge; as, a drop of wine will discolor water; silver is discolored by sea water..
Stainless :: Stainer (n.) A workman who stains; as, a stainer of wood..
Slubber :: Slubber (v. t.) To daub; to stain; to cover carelessly.
Float :: Float (v. t.) To support and sustain the credit of, as a commercial scheme or a joint-stock company, so as to enable it to go into, or continue in, operation..
Atlas :: Atlas (n.) The first vertebra of the neck, articulating immediately with the skull, thus sustaining the globe of the head, whence the name..
Endurer :: Endurer (n.) One who, or that which, endures or lasts; one who bears, suffers, or sustains..
Abstemious :: Abstemious (a.) Abstaining from wine.
Splotchy :: Splotch (n.) A spot; a stain; a daub.
Knight :: Knight (n.) In feudal times, a man-at-arms serving on horseback and admitted to a certain military rank with special ceremonies, including an oath to protect the distressed, maintain the right, and live a stainless life..
Bebloody :: Bebloody (v. t.) To make bloody; to stain with blood.
Taint :: Taint (v. t.) Fig.: To stain; to sully; to tarnish.
Faster :: Faster (n.) One who abstains from food.
Wipe :: Wipe (n.) Stain; brand.
Ray :: Ray (v. t.) To mark, stain, or soil; to streak; to defile..
Unspotted :: Unspotted (a.) Not spotted; free from spot or stain; especially, free from moral stain; unblemished; immaculate; as, an unspotted reputation..
Assoil :: Assoil (v. t.) To soil; to stain.
Upholder :: Upholder (n.) One who, or that which, upholds; a supporter; a defender; a sustainer..
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