stayne

Noun

stain (plural stains)

1. A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
2. A blemish on one's character or reputation.
3. A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
   • The wood will darken whether it is stained or not—the main function of a stain is to enhance the wood's natural color and emphasize its grain.1980, Robert M. Jones, editor, Walls and Ceilings, Time-Life Books, →ISBN, page 93
4. A reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible.
5. One of a number of non-standard tinctures used chiefly in post-medieval heraldry, especially tenné, murrey, or sanguine.

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