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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Engrave \En*grave"\, v. t. [imp. {Engraved}; p. p. {Engraved} or
{Engraven}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engraving}.] [Pref. en- + grave
to carve: cf. OF. engraver.]
1. To cut in; to make by incision. [Obs.]
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Full many wounds in his corrupted flesh
He did engrave. --Spenser.
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2. To cut with a graving instrument in order to form an
inscription or pictorial representation; to carve figures;
to mark with incisions.
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Like . . . . a signet thou engrave the two stones
with the names of the children of Israel. --Ex.
xxviii. 11.
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3. To form or represent by means of incisions upon wood,
stone, metal, or the like; as, to engrave an inscription.
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4. To impress deeply; to infix, as if with a graver.
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Engrave principles in men's minds. --Locke.
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