Definitions for: Imbrue


[v] permeate or impregnate; "The war drenched the country in blood"



Webster (1913) Definition: Im*brue", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imbureed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Imbureing.] [Cf. OF. embruer, also embruver, embreuver,
embrever, to give to drink, soak (see pref. En-, 1, 1st
In-, and Breverage), but also OE. enbrewen, enbrowen, to
stain, soil (cf. Brewis).]
To wet or moisten; to soak; to drench, especially in blood.

While Darwen stream, will blood of Scots imbrued.
--Milton.

Synonyms: drench

See Also: impregnate, saturate

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