stain-holding
|stain-hold-ing|
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/steɪn ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
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/steɪn ˈhəʊldɪŋ/
retains stains
Etymology
'stain-holding' originates from the combination of 'stain' and 'holding', where 'stain' meant 'a mark or discoloration' and 'holding' meant 'to retain or keep'.
'stain' changed from Old English 'stān' meaning 'a mark or blemish', and 'holding' from Old English 'healdan', meaning 'to keep or retain'.
Initially, 'stain' meant 'a mark or blemish', and 'holding' meant 'to keep or retain'. The combination evolved to describe materials that can retain stains.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of retaining or holding a stain, often used in the context of materials or surfaces that can absorb or maintain a color or mark.
The fabric is stain-holding, making it ideal for upholstery.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 21:22