engrail

[ en-greyl ]

verb (used with object)

1. to ornament the edge of with curved indentations.
2. Minting. to make dots or curves on the cylindrical edge of (a coin, medal, etc.) so as to form a pattern.

engrail

/ ɪnˈɡreɪl /

verb

1. tr to decorate or mark (the edge of) (a coin) with small carved notches

Derived Forms

• enˈgrailment, noun

Other Words From

• en·grailment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of engrail¹

1375–1425; late Middle English engrelen < Anglo-French, Middle French engresler, equivalent to en- en- ¹ + gresler to make slender ≪ Latin gracilis gracile; compare French grêle kind of file, derivative of grêler

Word History and Origins

Origin of engrail¹

C14: from Old French engresler, from en- ¹+ gresle slim, from Latin gracilis slender, graceful