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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Engrosser :: Engrosser (n.) One who copies a writing in large, fair characters..
Immersed :: Immersed (p. p. & a.) Deeply occupied; engrossed; entangled.
Engross :: Engross (v. t.) To amass.
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..
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..
Self-contained :: Self-contained (a.) Having self-control; reserved; uncommunicative; wholly engrossed in one's self.
Ingross :: Ingross (v. t.) See Engross.
Engagement :: Engagement (n.) That which engages; engrossing occupation; employment of the attention; obligation by pledge, promise, or contract; an enterprise embarked in; as, his engagements prevented his acceptance of any office..
Engrossment :: Engrossment (n.) That which has been engrossed, as an instrument, legislative bill, goods, etc..
Engross :: Engross (v. t.) To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity..
Swallow :: Swallow (v. t.) To engross; to appropriate; -- usually with up.
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.
Absorbing :: Absorbing (a.) Swallowing, engrossing; as, an absorbing pursuit..
Absorb :: Absorb (v. t.) To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully; as, absorbed in study or the pursuit of wealth..
Engrossment :: Engrossment (n.) The act of engrossing; as, the engrossment of a deed..
Engrossing :: Engrossing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Engros.
Absorbedly :: Absorbedly (adv.) In a manner as if wholly engrossed or engaged.
Engross :: Engross (v. t.) To seize in the gross; to take the whole of; to occupy wholly; to absorb; as, the subject engrossed all his thoughts..
Chirography :: Chirography (n.) The art of writing or engrossing; handwriting; as, skilled in chirography..
Rapt :: Rapt (a.) Wholly absorbed or engrossed, as in work or meditation..
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