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Webster 1913 Edition

Imbosom

Im-bos′om

,
Verb.
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.
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.
The Father infinite,
By whom in bliss
imbosomed
sat the Son.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition

Imbosom

IMBO'SOM

,
Verb.
T.
s as z. [in and bosom.] To hold in the bosom; to cover fondly with the folds of one's garment.
1.
To hold in nearness or intimacy.
--The Father infinite,
By whom in bliss imbosomed sat the Son.
2.
To admit to the heart or affection; to caress.
But glad desire, his late imbosom'd guest--
3.
To inclose in the midst; to surround.
Villages imbosomed soft in trees--
4.
To inclose in the midst; to cover; as pearls imbosomed in the deep.

Definition 2024

imbosom

imbosom

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Verb

imbosom ‎(third-person singular simple present imbosoms, present participle imbosoming, simple past and past participle imbosomed)

  1. To draw to or into one's bosom; to treasure.
  2. To enclose, surround, or protect.

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