GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Graff , n. [OE. grafe, greife, greive. Cf. Margrave.] A steward; an overseer.
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   [A prince] is nothing but a servant, overseer, or graff, and not the head, which is a title belonging only to Christ.
   John Knox.
   
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   Graff n. & v. See Graft.
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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.]
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   (Surg.) To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.
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   To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union.
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   And graft my love immortal on thy fame !
   Pope.
   
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   (Naut.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns.
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