engreynen

Middle English

/ɛnˈɡrɛi̯nən/

verb
Definitions
  • (rare) To apply dye to; to colour via dye.
  • (rare) To colour via other means.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French en grain affix from Middle English greynen.

Origin

Middle English

greynen

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