en·grailed
| \ in-ˈgrāld
, en- \
, en- \
Definition of engrailed
1
: indented with small concave curves
an engrailed heraldic bordure
2
: made of or bordered by a circle of raised dots
an engrailed coin
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“Engrailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engrailed. Accessed 20 May. 2022.
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