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engraven |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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.] Full many wounds in his corrupted flesh He did engrave. --Spenser. 2. To cut with a graving instrument in order to form an inscription or pictorial representation; to carve figures; to mark with incisions. Like . . . . a signet thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel. --Ex. xxviii. 11. 3. To form or represent by means of incisions upon wood, stone, metal, or the like as to engrave an inscription. 4. To impress deeply; to infix, as if with a graver. Engrave principles in men's minds. --Locke.
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