Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Engrave \En*grave"\, v. t. [imp. {Engraved}; p. p. {Engraved} or
   {Engraven}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engraving}.] [Pref. en- + grave
   to carve: cf. OF. engraver.]
   1. To cut in; to make by incision. [Obs.]

            Full many wounds in his corrupted flesh He did
            engrave.                              --Spenser.

   2. To cut with a graving instrument in order to form an
      inscription or pictorial representation; to carve figures;
      to mark with incisions.

            Like . . . . a signet thou engrave the two stones
            with the names of the children of Israel. --Ex.
                                                  xxviii. 11.

   3. To form or represent by means of incisions upon wood,
      stone, metal, or the like; as, to engrave an inscription.

   4. To impress deeply; to infix, as if with a graver.

            Engrave principles in men's minds.    --Locke.

Engrave \En*grave"\, v. t. [imp. {Engraved}; p. p. {Engraved} or
   {Engraven}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engraving}.] [Pref. en- + grave
   to carve: cf. OF. engraver.]
   1. To cut in; to make by incision. [Obs.]

            Full many wounds in his corrupted flesh He did
            engrave.                              --Spenser.

   2. To cut with a graving instrument in order to form an
      inscription or pictorial representation; to carve figures;
      to mark with incisions.

            Like . . . . a signet thou engrave the two stones
            with the names of the children of Israel. --Ex.
                                                  xxviii. 11.

   3. To form or represent by means of incisions upon wood,
      stone, metal, or the like; as, to engrave an inscription.

   4. To impress deeply; to infix, as if with a graver.

            Engrave principles in men's minds.    --Locke.

Engraved \En*graved"\, a.
   1. Made by engraving or ornamented with engraving.

   2. (Zo["o]l.) Having the surface covered with irregular,
      impressed lines.

Source : WordNet®

engraved
     adj : cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design";
           "engraved invitations" [syn: {etched}, {graven}, {incised},
            {inscribed}]