|
|
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
|
|
Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder
Scrabble Cheat
Words With Friends Cheat
Hanging With Friends Cheat
Scramble With Friends Cheat
Ruzzle Cheat
Related Resources: y letter animals w letter animals r letter animals |