GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Emboss , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Embossed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Embossing.] [Pref. em- (L. in) + boss: cf. OF. embosser to swell in bunches.]
- To raise the surface of into bosses or protuberances; particularly, to ornament with raised work.1913 Webster
Botches and blains must all his flesh emboss.
Milton.1913 Webster - To raise in relief from a surface, as an ornament, a head on a coin, or the like.1913 Webster
Then o'er the lofty gate his art embossed
Androgeo's death.Dryden.1913 WebsterExhibiting flowers in their natural color embossed upon a purple ground.
Sir W. Scott.1913 Webster
- To raise the surface of into bosses or protuberances; particularly, to ornament with raised work.
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Emboss, v. t. [Etymology uncertain.] To make to foam at the mouth, like a hunted animal. [Obs.]1913 Webster
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Emboss, v. t. [Cf. Pr. & Sp. emboscar, It. imboscare, F. embusquer, and E. imbosk.]
- To hide or conceal in a thicket; to imbosk; to inclose, shelter, or shroud in a wood. [Obs.]1913 Webster
In the Arabian woods embossed.
Milton.1913 Webster - To surround; to ensheath; to immerse; to beset.1913 Webster
A knight her met in mighty arms embossed.
Spenser.1913 Webster
- To hide or conceal in a thicket; to imbosk; to inclose, shelter, or shroud in a wood. [Obs.]
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Emboss, v. i. To seek the bushy forest; to hide in the woods. [Obs.]S. Butler.1913 Webster