| Engross (engross) |
|---|
| v. t. | (?) |
|---|
| En*gross" |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Engrossed (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Engrossing.] [F., fr. pref. en- (L. in) +
gros gross, grosse, n., an engrossed document:
cf. OF. engrossir |
To make gross,
thick, or large] to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.
To amass.
To copy or write in a large hand (en
gross, i. e., in large); to write a fair copy of in
distinct and legible characters; as, to engross a deed or like
instrument on parchment.
To seize in the gross; to take the whole
of; to occupy wholly; to absorb; as, the subject engrossed all
his thoughts.
To purchase either the whole or large
quantities of, for the purpose of enhancing the price and making a
profit; hence, to take or assume in undue quantity, proportion, or
degree; as, to engross commodities in market; to
engross power.
|
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
|
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website. 