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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Embalm \Em*balm"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Embalmed; p. pr. & vb.
   n. Embalming.] [F. embaumer; pref. em- (L. in) + baume
   balm. See Balm.]
   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.
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            Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to
            embalm ?is father; and the physicians embalmed
            Israel.                               --Gem. l. 2.
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   2. To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume.
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            With fresh dews embalmed the earth.   --Milton.
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   3. To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to
      perpetuate in remembrance.
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            Those tears eternal that embalm the dead. --Pope.
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