imbosom

  • 11Embosom — Em*bos om, v. t. [Written also imbosom.] 1. To take into, or place in, the bosom; to cherish; to foster. [1913 Webster] Glad to embosom his affection. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. To inclose or surround; to shelter closely; to place in the midst of …

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  • 12embosom — /em booz euhm, booh zeuhm/, v.t. 1. to enfold, envelop, or enclose. 2. to take into or hold in the bosom; embrace. 3. to cherish; foster. Also, imbosom. [1580 90; EM 1 + BOSOM] * * * …

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  • 13enclose — v. a. [Written also Inclose.] 1. Encircle, surround, encompass, imbosom, circumscribe, shut in, fence in. 2. Cover, envelop, wrap …

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  • 14inclose — v. a. [Written also Enclose.] 1. Encircle, surround, encompass, imbosom, circumscribe, shut in, fence in. 2. Cover, envelop, wrap …

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