Definitions for distain

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distain dis·tain

Spelling: [dih-steyn]

IPA: /dɪˈsteɪn/

Distain is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 160 anagrams from letters in distain (adiinst).

Definitions for distain

verb (used with object)

1. 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,

Examples for distain

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

"All's the better for them to hide in," the old woman was continuing, her face a brazen mixture of distain and contempt.