engrain Meaning, Definition & Usage

En*grain" transitive verb

Etymology

Pref. en- + grain. Cf. Ingrain.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Engrained ; present participle & verbal noun Engraining

Definitions

1. To dye in grain, or of a fast color. See Ingrain.

   Leaves engrained in lusty green. Spenser.

2. To incorporate with the grain or texture of anything; to infuse deeply. See Ingrain.

   The stain hath become engrained by time. Sir W. Scott.

3. To color in imitation of the grain of wood; to grain. See Grain, v. t., 1.