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engrain definition

en·grain (en grān′)

transitive verb

ingrain

Etymology: ME engreinen < OFr engrainer, to dye scarlet < en- (see en-) + graine, seed, cochineal dye; assoc. in both Fr & E with grain (texture): see grain

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