'Grainer' definitions:

Definition of 'Grainer'

From: GCIDE
  • Grainer \Grain"er\ (gr[=a]n"[~e]r), 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A knife for taking the hair off skins. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. One who paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc.; also, the brush or tool used in graining. [1913 Webster]