Embalm

Definition of Embalm

Em`balm´
v. t.1.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.
[imp. & p. p. Embalmed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Embalming.]
Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm is father; and the physicians embalmed Israel.
- Gem. l. 2.
2.To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume.
With fresh dews embalmed the earth.
- Milton.
3.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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