engrail

(en grāl)

transitive verb

  1. to indent (an edge or rim) with concave, curved notches
  2. to ornament the edge of with such a pattern

Origin: ME engrelen (only in pp.) < OFr engresler < en-, in + gresle, slender < L gracilis: see gracile

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