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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

GRAINER

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

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

GRAINER

GRAINER Grain "er, n.

 

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.