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Imbosom

IMBO'SOM, v.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,\par by whom in bliss imbosomed sat the S...

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IMBO'SOM, v.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,\par 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.

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