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em·balm
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ɛmˈbɑm
/
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bahm
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verb (used with object)
1.
to treat (a dead body) so as to preserve it, as with chemicals, drugs, or balsams.
2.
to preserve from oblivion; keep in memory:
his deeds embalmed in the hearts of his disciples.
3.
to cause to remain unchanged; prevent the development of.
4.
to impart a balmy fragrance to.
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Origin:
1300–50;
Middle English
embalmen, embaumen
<
Old French
emba
(
u
)
smer,
equivalent to
em-
em-
1
+
-ba
(
u
)
smer,
verbal derivative of
ba
(
u
)
sme
balm
Related forms
em·balm·er,
noun
em·balm·ment,
noun
un·em·balmed,
adjective
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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embalmed definition
mod.
alcohol intoxicated. :
By morning they were all embalmed.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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