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Embalm

Embalm (embalm)
v. t.	(?)
Em*balm"
[imp. ** p. p.* Embalmed (?)] p. pr. ** vb. n.* Embalming.] [F. embaumer] pref. em- (L. in) + baume balm. See Balm.]

To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices; to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction.

Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm (?)is father; and the physicians embalmed Israel. Gem. l. 2.

To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume.

With fresh dews embalmed the earth. Milton.

To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance.

Those tears eternal that embalm the dead. Pope.

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