▪ I. gravure1 rare—1.
(ˈgreɪvjʊə(r))
[f. grave v.1 + -ure. Cf. F. gravure engraving.]
The fact of being graven or engraved.
| 1876 Lanier Poems, Dedication, Symbol of gravure on his heart to be. |
▪ II. gravure2
(gravyːr, ˈgrævjʊə(r), -ˈjʊə(r))
[Shortened from photogravure.]
The process of engraving by means of photography; a print produced by this process. Also attrib.
| 1893 Daily News 29 June 5/4 Accompanied by numerous Woodbury gravure illustrations. 1896 Ibid. 11 June 3/1 A number of Herkomer gravures, including portraits..and copies of well-known pictures. |