Dictionary entry

Embracement

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Em‐brace″ment (?), n. [Cf. F. embrassement.] 1. A clasp in the arms; embrace.

Dear though chaste embracements. Sir P. Sidney.

2. State of being contained; inclosure.

In the embracement of the parts hardly reparable, as bones. Bacon.

3. Willing acceptance.

A ready embracement of... his kindness. Barrow.