Definition of engross

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Engross (v. t.) To copy or write in a large hand (en gross, i. e., in large); to write a fair copy of in distinct and legible characters; as, to engross a deed or like instrument on parchment..

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Engrossment :: Engrossment (n.) That which has been engrossed, as an instrument, legislative bill, goods, etc..
Engrosser :: Engrosser (n.) One who copies a writing in large, fair characters..
Disengagement :: Disengagement (n.) Freedom from engrossing occupation; leisure.
Absorb :: Absorb (v. t.) To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully; as, absorbed in study or the pursuit of wealth..
Engrosser :: Engrosser (n.) One who takes the whole; a person who purchases such quantities of articles in a market as to raise the price; a forestaller.
Rapt :: Rapt (a.) Wholly absorbed or engrossed, as in work or meditation..
Self-contained :: Self-contained (a.) Having self-control; reserved; uncommunicative; wholly engrossed in one's self.
Immerse :: Immerse (v. t.) To engage deeply; to engross the attention of; to involve; to overhelm.
Chirograph :: Chirograph (n.) A writing which, requiring a counterpart, was engrossed twice on the same piece of parchment, with a space between, in which was written the word chirographum, through which the parchment was cut, and one part given to each party. It answered to what is now called a charter party..
Free :: Free (superl.) Thrown open, or made accessible, to all; to be enjoyed without limitations; unrestricted; not obstructed, engrossed, or appropriated; open; -- said of a thing to be possessed or enjoyed; as, a free school..
Absorption :: Absorption (n.) Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind; as, absorption in some employment..
Immersed :: Immersed (p. p. & a.) Deeply occupied; engrossed; entangled.
Chirographer :: Chirographer (n.) One who practice the art or business of writing or engrossing.
Engross :: Engross (v. t.) To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity..
Engross :: Engross (v. t.) To copy or write in a large hand (en gross, i. e., in large); to write a fair copy of in distinct and legible characters; as, to engross a deed or like instrument on parchment..
Chirography :: Chirography (n.) The art of writing or engrossing; handwriting; as, skilled in chirography..
Engross :: Engross (v. t.) To amass.
Monopolize :: Monopolize (v. t.) To acquire a monopoly of; to have or get the exclusive privilege or means of dealing in, or the exclusive possession of; to engross the whole of; as, to monopolize the coffee trade; to monopolize land..
Swallow :: Swallow (v. t.) To engross; to appropriate; -- usually with up.
Engrossed :: Engrossed (imp. & p. p.) of Engros.
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