ˌendʒɪˈnɪə n. & v. --n. 1 a
person qualified in a
branch of
engineering,
esp. as a
professional. 2 =
civil engineer. 3 a person
who makes or is in
charge of engines. 4 US an engine-driver. 5 a person who designs
and constructs
military works; a
soldier trained
for this purpose. 6 (foll. by of) a
skilful or
artful contriver. --v. 1 tr.
arrange,
contrive, or
bring about, esp. artfully. 2 intr.
act as an engineer. 3 tr.
construct or
manage as an engineer. øøengineership n. [ME f. OF engigneor f. med.L ingeniator -oris f. ingeniare (as ENGINE)]