inwork, v. rare.
(ˌɪnˈwɜːk)
[in-1 or in adv. 7. Cf. Du. inwerken, Ger. einwirken, Da. indvirke, Sw. invirka. See also inwrought.]
1. trans. To work (something) into a tissue as by weaving or embroidering. See inwrought.
| 1681–6 J. Scott Chr. Life i. iv. §5 (R.) From these dangers you will never be wholly free, till you have..in⁓wrought all the virtues of religion into your natures. |
2. To work, operate, or produce (some effect) in.
| 1855 Pusey Doctr. Real Presence Note S. 347 Inworking good in a good disposition which receives It, and implanting damnation in the evil. 1865 ― Truth Eng. Ch. 47 An actual mystical oneness, inwrought by Christ our Head. 1866 ― Min. Proph. 19/2 Where he inworketh in her that hope. |
3. intr. To work within.
| 1874 Pusey Lent. Serm. 185 Paul..by whose mouth Christ spake, he, in whom Christ inworked. |