En-grāin', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. ENGRAVED; p. pr. & vb. n. ENGRAINING.] [Prefix en and grain, q. v.]

1. To dye in grain, or in the raw material; to dye deep. “Leaves engrained in lusty green.” Spenser.
2. To incorporate with the grain or texture of any thing; to infuse deeply.

The stain hath become engrained by time. W. Scott.