Engrain \En*grain"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Engrained}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Engraining}.] [Pref. en- + grain. Cf. {Ingrain}.] 1. To dye in grain, or of a fast color. See {Ingrain}.
Leaves engrained in lusty green. --Spenser.
2. To incorporate with the grain or texture of anything; to infuse deeply. See {Ingrain}.
The stain hath become engrained by time. --Sir W. Scott.
3. To color in imitation of the grain of wood; to grain. See {Grain}, v. t., 1.
"It's an attitude and an engrained rule problem," Mr. Valdez said of the Calpers staff.