Grafted

/ˈɡræftɪd/ verb

Attached living tissue from one plant or organism to another, or gained something dishonestly.

From Old French 'greffe' (stylus or grafting tool), from Greek 'graphion.' Originally referred to joining plants, but extended metaphorically to mean obtaining something through dishonest means.

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