Strong’s G1461 · Greek

ἐγκεντρίζω
enkentrízō

Definition

to prick in, i.e. ingraft

Etymology

from G1722 (ἐν) and a derivative of G2759 (κέντρον);

Where the KJV renders it

  • graff in(-to)

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