v.tr.
1. absorb the attention of; occupy fully (engrossed in studying).
2 make a fair copy of a legal document.
3 reproduce (a document etc.) in larger letters or larger format.
4 archaic monopolize (a conversation etc.).
Derivatives:
engrossing adj. (in sense 1). engrossment n.
Etymology: ME f. AF engrosser: senses 2 and 3 f. en in + grosse large writing: senses 1 and 4 f. en gros wholesale