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engrave

en.grave \in-'gra-v\ vt [MF engraver, fr. en- + graver to grave, of Gmc 
   origin; akin]to OE grafan to grave 1a: to form by incision (as upon wood or 
   metal)  1b: to impress as if with a graver  2a: to cut figures, letters, or 
   devices upon for printing; also :  to print from an engraved plate 2b: 
   PHOTOENGRAVE  - en.grav.er n