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engrail.

To make rough.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪŋˈɡɹeɪl/
  1. To make rough.

    transitive
  2. To form an edging or border; to run in curved or indented lines.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From en- + grail.

verb/ɪŋˈɡɹeɪl/
  1. To variegate or spot, as with hail.

    transitive
  2. To indent with small curves.

    archaic · transitive
Where this word comes from

French engrêler

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