graincommon nounadverbEtymologyexpandfrom Latin granum (grain). Used from 1552 in the sense of 'storm, wind', perhaps because of the hailstones, the squalls that can accompany it.Definition1. Step. Used with 'ne' for negation.flags.désuetexpandCe cierge ne savait grain de philosophie.SynonymsgouttemiepaspointSee alsograin (cn.)