engrailed

adjective

en·​grailed in-ˈgrāld How to pronounce engrailed (audio)
en-
1
: indented with small concave curves
an engrailed heraldic bordure
2
: made of or bordered by a circle of raised dots
an engrailed coin

Word History

Etymology

Middle English engreled, from Anglo-French engreslé, literally, reduced, thinned, from en- + gresle slender, from Latin gracilis

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of engrailed was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Engrailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engrailed. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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