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Webster 1913 Edition
Embracement
Em-brace′ment
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
embrassement
.] 1.
A clasp in the arms; embrace.
Dear though chaste
embracements
. Sir P. Sidney.
2.
State of being contained; inclosure.
[Obs.]
In the
embracement
of the parts hardly reparable, as bones. Bacon.
3.
Willing acceptance.
[Obs.]
A ready
embracement
of . . . his kindness. Barrow.
Webster 1828 Edition
Embracement
EMBRA'CEMENT
,Noun.
1.
Hostile hug; grapple. [Little used.]2.
Comprehension; state of being contained; inclosure. [Little used.]3.
Conjugal endearment; sexual commerce.4.
Willing acceptance. [Little used.]