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Webster 1828 Edition

Engrossing

ENGRO'SSING

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ppr.

Taking the whole; buying commodities in such quantities as to raise the price in market.

1.

Writing correct copies in large, fair characters.

Definition 2024

engrossing

engrossing

English

Verb

engrossing

present participle of engross

Adjective

engrossing ‎(comparative more engrossing, superlative most engrossing)

Utterly consuming one's time and attention.
an engrossing documentary

Synonyms

Translations

absorbing

Dutch: volledig inbeslagnemend, geheel doen opgaand volledig bezighoudend

Noun

engrossing ‎(plural engrossings)

The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.