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单词 distain
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distain

[ dih-steyn ]
/ dɪˈsteɪn /

verb (used with object) Archaic.

to discolor; stain; sully.

Origin of distain

1350–1400; Middle English desteignen<Anglo-French, Middle French desteign-, stem of desteindre, equivalent to des-dis-1 + teindre<Latin tingere to dye, tinge

Words nearby distain

dist., distad, distaff, distaffer, distaff side, distain, distal, distal myopathy, distance, distance learning, distance medley
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Example sentences from the Web for distain

  • So 1684; but 'Disdain'd' may be a misprint for 'Distain'd' (outshone).

    The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume VI|Aphra Behn
  • "All's the better for them to hide in," the old woman was continuing, her face a brazen mixture of distain and contempt.

    The Land of Look Behind|Paul Cameron Brown
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