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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Graff \Graff\, n. [OE. grafe, greife, greive. Cf. Margrave.] A steward; an overseer. [1913 Webster] [A prince] is nothing but a servant, overseer, or graff, and not the head, which is a title belonging only to Christ. --John Knox. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Graff \Graff\ n. & v. See Graft. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Graft \Graft\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Grafted; p. pr. & vb. n. Grafting.] [F. greffer. See Graft, n.] 1. To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon. [Formerly written graff.] [1913 Webster] 2. (Surg.) To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union. [1913 Webster] 3. To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union. [1913 Webster] And graft my love immortal on thy fame ! --Pope. [1913 Webster] 4. (Naut.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns. [1913 Webster]