INGRAFT
In*graft", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ingrafted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Ingrafting.] Etym: [Written also engraft.]
1. To insert, as a scion of one tree, shrub, or plant in another for propagation; as, to ingraft a peach scion on a plum tree; figuratively, to insert or introduce in such a way as to make a part of something. This fellow would ingraft a foreign name Upon our stock. Dryden. A custom . . . ingrafted into the monarchy of Rome. Burke.
2. To subject to the process of grafting; to furnish with grafts or scions; to graft; as, to ingraft a tree.
INGRAFTER
In*graft"er, n.
Defn: A person who ingrafts.
INGRAFTMENT
In*graft"ment, n.
1. The act of ingrafting.
2. The thing ingrafted; a scion.
INGRAIN
In"grain`, a. Etym: [Pref. in- in + grain kermes. See Engrain,
Grain.]
1. Dyed with grain, or kermes. [Obs.]