— engrossedly /en groh"sid lee, -grohst"-/ , adv. — engrosser , n.
/en grohs"/ , v.t.
1. to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in her work.
2. to write or copy in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formal manner, as a public document or record: to engross a deed.
3. to acquire the whole of (a commodity), in order to control the market; monopolize.
[ 1275-1325; ME engros ( s ) en to gather in large quantities, draft (a will, etc.) in final form engrosser, partly ingrossare to thicken, write large and thick (L in- IN- 2 + gross ( us ) thick + -are inf. suffix); partly en gros in quantity, wholesale in + grossus; see GROSS ]
Syn. 1. involve, immerse, engage.