v. /in grayn"/ ; adj. , n. /in"grayn'/ , v.t.
1. to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind.
adj.
2. ingrained; firmly fixed.
3. (of fiber or yarn) dyed in a raw state, before being woven or knitted.
4. made of fiber or yarn so dyed: ingrain fabric.
5. (of carpets) made of ingrain yarn and so woven as to show a different pattern on each side; reversible.
n.
6. yarn, wool, etc., dyed before manufacture.
7. an ingrain carpet.
Also, engrain (for defs. 1, 2).
[ 1760-70; orig. phrase ( dyed ) in grain (i.e., with kermes) ]
Syn. 1. infuse, inculcate, imbue.