| Graft (graft) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Graft |
| [OE. graff, F.
greffe, originally the same word as OF. grafe pencil,
L. graphium, Gr. (?), (?), fr. (?) to write; prob. akin to E.
carve. So named from the resemblance of a scion or shoot to a
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A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in
another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The
two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of
fruit.
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To insert (a graft) in
a branch or stem of another tree] to propagate by insertion in
another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.
To implant a portion of
(living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic
union.
To join (one thing) to another as if by
grafting, so as to bring about a close union.
To cover, as a ring bolt,
block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-
yarns.
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To insert scions from
one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice
grafting.
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Acquisition of money, position, etc., by dishonest or unjust
means, as by actual theft or by taking advantage of a public office or
any position of trust or employment to obtain fees, perquisites,
profits on contracts, legislation, pay for work not done or service
not performed, etc.; illegal or unfair practice for profit or personal
advantage; also, anything thus gained.
A "soft thing" or "easy thing;" a
"snap."
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