verb
Meaning 1
To make rough.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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engrail
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/ɪŋˈɡɹeɪl/
verb
Meaning 2
To form an edging or border; to run in curved or indented lines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
Meaning 3
To variegate or spot, as with hail.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Meaning 4
To indent with small curves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, transitive
Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics
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History
Etymology
From en- + grail.
French engrêler