v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Engrained p. pr. & vb. n. Engraining. ] [ Pref. en- + grain. Cf. Ingrain. ] 1. To dye in grain, or of a fast color. See Ingrain. [ 1913 Webster ]
Leaves engrained in lusty green. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To incorporate with the grain or texture of anything; to infuse deeply. See Ingrain. [ 1913 Webster ]
The stain hath become engrained by time. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To color in imitation of the grain of wood; to grain. See Grain, v. t., 1. [ 1913 Webster ]