In*graft" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ingrafted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Ingrafting.] [Written also engraft.]
1. To insert, as a scion of one tree, shrub, or plant in another for
propagation; as, to ingraft a peach scion on a plum tree; figuratively,
to insert or introduce in such a way as to make a part of something.
This fellow would ingraft a foreign name Upon our stock.
Dryden.
A custom . . . ingrafted into the monarchy of Rome.
Burke.
2. To subject to the process of grafting; to furnish with grafts or
scions; to graft; as, to ingraft a tree.
In*graft"er (?), n. A person who ingrafts.
In*graft"ment (?), n. 1. The act of ingrafting.