engrailment
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.
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engrail (ɪnˈɡreɪl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to decorate or mark (the edge of) (a coin) with small carved notches | |
| [C14: from Old French engresler, from | |
| en'grailment | |
| —n | |
| engrail (ɪnˈɡreɪl) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to decorate or mark (the edge of) (a coin) with small carved notches | |
| [C14: from Old French engresler, from | |
| en'grailment | |
| —n | |
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