Engross

[from Fr. en, in, and ^ot, grosse, large.] In practice. To write in a gross, or Zar^e strong hand.

1 BL Com. 183.

To copy in a large or fair hand; to copy upon parchment or stamped paper; to copy a paper for the purpose of filing. In old conveyancmg, a fine was said to be engrossed when the chirographer made the indentures of the fine and delivered them to the party to whom the conusance was made.

5 Co. 39 b.

In criminal law. To buy up any commodity in large quantities, so as to obtain the exclusive possession or monopoly of it, with an intent to sell it at an unreasonable price.* 4 ^/.

Com. 158.

Bt^ Engrossing,