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English stain

Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁-

Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der.

Proto-Germanic *leusaną

Proto-Germanic *lausaz

Proto-Germanic *-lausaz

Proto-West Germanic *-laus

Old English -lēas

Middle English -les

English -less

English stainless

From stain + -less.

not comparable Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration. Lead is used as part of the tumbler’s vacuum insulation and is covered by a stainless steel layer that protects consumers from lead exposure, according to the Stanley cup manufacturer, Pacific Market International.
not comparable Unmarked, spotless.
not comparable Free from sin; morally pure. After that there were boastings in Hereot! Then did the warriors brag before their stainless queen.

abbreviation, ellipsis, uncountable, usually Ellipsis of stainless steel.stainless steel The conveyors are made entirely of stainless and the whole facility is designed for regular washdowns.