01 v. t. To deposit in the grave; to bury.
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To deposit in the grave; to bury.[Obs.]
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5 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Engrave
02 v. t. To cut in; to make by incision.
imp.
Engraved; p. p.
Engraved; p. pr. & vb. n.
Engraving
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To cut in; to make by incision.[Obs.]“Full many wounds in his corrupted flesh He did engrave.” — Spenser.
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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.
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To form or represent by means of incisions upon wood, stone, metal, or the like; as, to engrave an inscription.
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To impress deeply; to infix, as if with a graver.“Engrave principles in men's minds.” — Locke.