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1. 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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