in grain

[v. in-greyn; adj., n. in-greyn]

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verb (used with object)

to implant or fix deeply and firmly, as in the nature or mind.

adjective

ingrained; firmly fixed.

(of fiber or yarn) dyed in a raw state, before being woven or knitted.

made of fiber or yarn so dyed: ingrain fabric.

(of carpets) made of ingrain yarn and so woven as to show a different pattern on each side; reversible.

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In grain is always a great word to know.

So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:

a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

noun

yarn, wool, etc., dyed before manufacture.

an ingrain carpet.

Also, engrain (for defs. 1, 2).

Origin:
1760–70; orig. phrase (dyed) in grain (i.e., with kermes)

Synonyms
1. infuse, inculcate, imbue.

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