Embrace

em-bras', v. [-braced (-brasf), -bra. cing.] To clasp or inclose in the arms, pre to the bosom, cherish with affection te surround or inclose to include as parts of a whole, or divisions of — a part, comprehend to seize eagerly, welcome. v. To join in an embrace. — n. Close encircling with the arms pre ure to the bosom; clasp; hug. eve, term In, ice 5dd, tone, dr 193 EMBRASURE 177 [OF. embracer, to embrace, fr. en (L. in) and bi-as, L. brachium, arm. See Brace.]— Embra'cer, «. — Embrace'ment, n. A clasp in the arms; embrace.— Embra'cery, -ser-T, n. (Law.) An attempt to corruptly influence a jury, court, etc.