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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Engrave, v.1 [e.m.E. (1509), F. engraver. Cf. Ingraif v.] tr. To engrave, carve. Also engravit ppl. a. —1513 Doug. i. i. 44.
Ful deip engravyn in hir breist onkynd The jugement of Parys Ib. v. ix. 81.
A cowp of gold engrave with figuris seir 1637 Black Bk. Taymouth 79.
Ane great pendit vtter ȝett of prettie weill hewin and engravit aislar work
