• (v. t.) To incorporate with the grain or texture of anything; to infuse deeply. See Ingrain. • (v. t.) To color in imitation of the grain of wood; to grain. See Grain, v. t., 1. • (v. t.) To dye in grain, or of a fast color. See Ingrain. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/engrain/
1. To dye in grain, or of a fast colour. See Ingrain. 'Leaves engrained in lusty green.' (Spenser) ... 2. To incorporate with the grain or texture of anything; to infuse deeply. See Ingrain. 'The stain hath become engrained by time.' (Sir W. Scott) ... 3. To colour in imitation of the grain of wood; to grain. See Grain. ... Origin: Pref. En- + grai... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
En·grain' transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Engrained ; present participle & verbal noun Engraining .] [ Prefix en- + grain . Confer Ingrain .] 1. To dye in grain, or of a fast color. See In... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/42