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stained

The correct spelling is stained.

How to pronounce stained

/steɪnd/
verb

IPA: /steɪnd/

Say it like: Sta-yne-d

The correct spelling is stained. To discolour. For example: "armour stained with blood"

Usage Examples

armour stained with blood

the stained glass used for church windows

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To discolour.
  2. 2.To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
  3. 3.To coat a surface with a stain
  4. 4.To become stained; to take a stain.
  5. 5.To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features

adjective

  1. 1.Having a stain
  2. 2.Coloured by adding a pigment

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