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embrave, v.|ɛmˈbreɪv|
Also enbrave.
[f. en- + brave adj.]
trans. To make brave.
†1. To adorn splendidly; to embellish, beautify. Cf. brave 2. Obs.
1579Spenser Sheph. Cal. Nov. 109 The faded flowres her corse embraue. 1610G. Fletcher Christ's Vict. iii. ii, And with their verdure his white head embraves. 1736W. Thompson Nat. xvi. 9 Each with circling gold embraved had his head.
2. To inspire with bravery, render courageous.
1648J. Beaumont Psyche xvii. Argt. (R.) Psyche, embrav'd by Charis's generous flame. c1874Punshon Wilberforce 11 Natures..have been enbraved into the very heroism of sacrifice when the trial came. |