'Engraining' definitions:

Definition of 'Engraining'

From: GCIDE
  • Engrain \En*grain"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Engrained; p. pr. & vb. n. Engraining.] [Pref. en- + grain. Cf. Ingrain.]
  • 1. To dye in grain, or of a fast color. See Ingrain. [1913 Webster]
  • Leaves engrained in lusty green. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To incorporate with the grain or texture of anything; to infuse deeply. See Ingrain. [1913 Webster]
  • The stain hath become engrained by time. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To color in imitation of the grain of wood; to grain. See Grain, v. t., 1. [1913 Webster]

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