See Also: unstained(dictionary)

unstained (iou)



unstained adjective. M16.
[from UN-1 + stained pa. pple of STAIN verb. Cf. STAINED.]
Not stained; not coloured or discoloured; spotless, clean. M16.
J. Conrad The sky..was a benign immensity of unstained light. O. Lancaster An 'artist designed' table of unstained oak.
fig. Not defiled or tainted in reputation, character, etc.; pure. L16.
Mrs H. Wood He was proud of his..unstained name.
unstainable adjective L16.