Full many wounds in his corrupted flesh He did
engrave. --Spenser.
2. To cut with a graving instrument in order to form an
inscription or pictorial representation; to carve figures;
to mark with incisions.
Like . . . . a signet thou engrave the two stones
with the names of the children of Israel. --Ex.
xxviii. 11.
3. To form or represent by means of incisions upon wood,
stone, metal, or the like; as, to engrave an inscription.
4. To impress deeply; to infix, as if with a graver.
Engrave principles in men's minds. --Locke.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Having the surface covered with irregular,
impressed lines.