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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Origin and Etymology of engrailed
Middle English engreled, from Anglo-French engreslé, literally, reduced, thinned, from en- + gresle slender, from Latin gracilis
First Known Use: 15th century
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