'Graff' definitions:
Definition of 'Graff'
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- Graff \Graff\, n. [OE. grafe, greife, greive. Cf. Margrave.] A steward; an overseer. [1913 Webster]
- [A prince] is nothing but a servant, overseer, or graff, and not the head, which is a title belonging only to Christ. --John Knox. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'graff'
From: GCIDE
- Graft \Graft\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grafted; p. pr. & vb. n. Grafting.] [F. greffer. See Graft, n.]
- 1. To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon. [Formerly written graff.] [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Surg.) To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union. [1913 Webster]
- And graft my love immortal on thy fame ! --Pope. [1913 Webster]
- 4. (Naut.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns. [1913 Webster]