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Meaning of stained
The primary meaning of the word "stained" is to mark or discolor something with a substance, especially an unwanted one.
Etymology of stained
The word "stained" originates from the Old French word "desteindre," which is derived from "des-" (meaning "remove" or "undo") and "teindre" (meaning "to dye"), with the word "teindre" coming from the Latin word "tingere," meaning "to dip" or "to soak"
Historically, "stained" initially meant to dye or color something, but over time, its meaning expanded to include the concept of being discolored or damaged
Synonyms
Definitions
- Marked or discolored with a substance, especially an unwanted one
- * Having a part of something damaged or discolored, typically because of a particular event or situation
- * Having a bad or damaged reputation because of something that has happened
Usage Examples
- The glass was stained with red wine
- * Her reputation was stained by the scandal
- * The carpet was stained with mud and dirt