engrosser

noun

en·​gross·​er
-sə(r)
plural -s
Synonyms of engrossernext
1
: a monopolist or a person who attempts to establish a monopoly (as of goods or power)
2
: one that engrosses documents

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from engrossen + -er, -ere -er

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“Engrosser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engrosser. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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