I. ˈgraf, -ȧf verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English graffen, from Middle French grafier, from grafe, n.
archaic : graft I
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English graffe, from Middle French grafe, from Medieval Latin graphium, from Latin, stylus, from Greek grapheion, from graphein to write; from the resemblance of the scion inserted at an angle in the tree to a stylus poised for writing — more at carve
archaic : graft II
III.
dialect Britain
variant of grave
IV. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Dutch graaf, from Middle Dutch grave, from graven to dig; akin to Old High German graban to dig — more at grave
: a trench, ditch, fosse, or canal used in fortification especially as a moat