Definition of Tearstains

1. tearstain [n] - See also: tearstain

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tearstains

tearlessly
tearlessness
tearlike
tearoom
tearooms
tearpit
tearpits
tearproof
tears
tears away
tears of wine
tearsheets
tearstain
tearstained
tearstains (current term)
tearstrip
tearstrips
tearthumb
tearthumbs
teary
teary-eyed
teas
teasable
tease
tease apart
tease out
teased
teasel
teaseled

Literary usage of Tearstains

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. In a Family Way by Rochelle Hollander Schwab (1995)
"tearstains made a path down his broad, flat cheekbones to his thick stubble of new beard. "That's okay. Just put a bandage on it or something. ..."

2. Sussex Gorse: The Story of a Fight by Sheila Kaye-Smith (1916)
"She lifted her head with a start as he came in, and he saw that her face was patched with tearstains. ..."

3. Dearlove: The History of Her Summer's Makebelieve by Frances Campbell (1906)
"... out from great violet tearstains, that gave her an indescribably childish air. Miss Davis had been a very naughty little lady, even in Reggie's opinion, ..."

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