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1graft
noun \ˈgraft\
Definition of GRAFT
2
a : the act of grafting b : something grafted; specifically : living tissue used in grafting
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Origin of GRAFT
Middle English graffe, grafte, from Anglo-French greffe, graife stylus, graph, from Medieval Latin graphium, from Latin, stylus, from Greek grapheion, from graphein to write — more at carve
First Known Use: 14th century
2graft
verb
Definition of GRAFT
transitive verb
1
a : to cause (a scion) to unite with a stock; also : to unite (plants or scion and stock) to form a graft b : to propagate (a plant) by grafting
2
a : to join or unite as if by grafting b : to attach (a chemical unit) to a main molecular chain
3
: to implant (living tissue) surgically
intransitive verb
1
: to become grafted
2
: to perform grafting
— graft·er noun
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First Known Use of GRAFT
14th century
3graft
noun
Definition of GRAFT
chiefly BritishOrigin of GRAFT
English dialect graft, verb, to work
First Known Use: 1853
4graft
verb
Definition of GRAFT
transitive verb
: to get (illicit gain) by graft
intransitive verb
: to practice graft
Origin of GRAFT
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1859
5graft
noun
Definition of GRAFT
: the acquisition of gain (as money) in dishonest or questionable ways; also : illegal or unfair gain
First Known Use of GRAFT
1865
GRAFTING Defined for Kids
1graft
noun \ˈgraft\
Definition of GRAFT for Kids
1
: a plant that has a twig or bud from another plant attached to it so they are joined and grow together
2
: something (as a piece of skin or a plant bud) that is joined to something similar so as to grow together
3
: something (as money or advantage) gotten in a dishonest way and especially by betraying a public trust
2graft
verb
graft·edgraft·ing
Definition of GRAFT for Kids
1
: to attach a twig or bud from one plant to another plant so they are joined and grow together
2
: to join one thing to another as if by grafting <graft skin>
3
: to gain dishonestly
— graft·er noun
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