Imbosoming

Imbosoming
Imbosom Im*bos"om, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbosomed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbosoming}.] [Pref. im- in + bosom. Cf. {Embosom}.] 1. To hold in the bosom; to cherish in the heart or affection; to embosom. [1913 Webster]

2. To inclose or place in the midst of; to surround or shelter; as, a house imbosomed in a grove. ``Villages imbosomed soft in trees.'' --Thomson. [1913 Webster]

The Father infinite, By whom in bliss imbosomed sat the Son. --Milton. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • Imbosom — Im*bos om, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbosomed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbosoming}.] [Pref. im in + bosom. Cf. {Embosom}.] 1. To hold in the bosom; to cherish in the heart or affection; to embosom. [1913 Webster] 2. To inclose or place in the midst of; to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Imbosomed — Imbosom Im*bos om, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imbosomed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Imbosoming}.] [Pref. im in + bosom. Cf. {Embosom}.] 1. To hold in the bosom; to cherish in the heart or affection; to embosom. [1913 Webster] 2. To inclose or place in the midst …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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