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bosomed

[ booz-uhmd, boo-zuhmd ]

adjective

  1. having a specified type of bosom (usually used in combination):

    a full-bosomed garment; the green-bosomed earth.

  2. concealed or secreted in the bosom.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bosomed1

First recorded in 1640–50; bosom + -ed 3

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Example Sentences

I would know if, Madame Red Rose, you are jealous of the white-bosomed rose maids.

But now what were left of the shepherds had fled to the deep-bosomed mountains with their flocks.

And deep-bosomed dames of Matsya, jasmine-form and lotus-face, With their pearls and golden garlands joyously the bridal grace!

Gentle-bosomed, kindly hearted, erst they wiped each other's eye, Now by common sorrow laden none for sister heaved a sigh!

She was a very tall, flat-bosomed woman in a plain black dress, and she seemed to take in our situation instantly.

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