The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Ingrain \In"grain`\ (?; 277), a. [Pref. in- in + grain kermes. See Engrain, Grain.] [1913 Webster] 1. Dyed with grain, or kermes. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. Dyed before manufacture, -- said of the material of a textile fabric; hence, in general, thoroughly inwrought; forming an essential part of the substance. [1913 Webster] Ingrain carpet, a double or two-ply carpet. Triple ingrain carpet, a three-ply carpet. [1913 Webster]