GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Graff , n. [OE. grafe, greife, greive. Cf. Margrave.] A steward; an overseer.1913 Webster
[A prince] is nothing but a servant, overseer, or graff, and not the head, which is a title belonging only to Christ.
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Graft, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grafted; p. pr. & vb. n. Grafting.] [F. greffer. See Graft, n.]
- To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon. [Formerly written graff.]1913 Webster
- (Surg.) To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.1913 Webster
- To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.1913 Webster
And graft my love immortal on thy fame !
Pope.1913 Webster - (Naut.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns.1913 Webster
- To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon. [Formerly written graff.]