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| ==Origins== | | ==Origins== |
| OF. embrace-r (F. embrasser) = Pr. embrassar, It. imbracciare:{em}late L. *imbracchi{amac}re, f. in- in + bracchium (pl. bracchia see BRACE n.2) arm.] | | OF. embrace-r (F. embrasser) = Pr. embrassar, It. imbracciare:{em}late L. *imbracchi{amac}re, f. in- in + bracchium (pl. bracchia see BRACE n.2) arm.] |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
− | *1. trans. To clasp in the arms, usually as a sign of fondness or friendship. | + | *1. trans. To clasp in the arms, usually as a sign of fondness or [[friendship]]. |
− | :b. Of sexual embraces. | + | :b. Of [[sexual]] embraces. |
| :c. As the typical mode of salutation between friends; to salute as a friend. Obs. | | :c. As the typical mode of salutation between friends; to salute as a friend. Obs. |
− | :d. absol. (Chiefly with reciprocal sense.) | + | :d. absol. (Chiefly with reciprocal [[sense]].) |
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− | *2. In various figurative uses. a. To compass, gain (an object of desire). | + | ---- |
− | :To worship (a deity). Obs. rare. | + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Embrace''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Embrace this link].</center> |
− | :c. To accept (a person) as a friend; to welcome the services of (a person). | + | ---- |
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| + | *2. In various figurative uses. a. To compass, gain (an object of [[desire]]). |
| + | :To [[worship]] (a deity). Obs. rare. |
| + | :c. To accept (a [[person]]) as a friend; to welcome the services of (a person). |
| :d. To accept gladly or eagerly; also, in weaker sense, to accept; now chiefly, to avail oneself of (an offer, opportunity, etc.). | | :d. To accept gladly or eagerly; also, in weaker sense, to accept; now chiefly, to avail oneself of (an offer, opportunity, etc.). |
| :e. To accept, submit to (death, adverse fortune) with resignation or fortitude. | | :e. To accept, submit to (death, adverse fortune) with resignation or fortitude. |
− | :f. To take to one's heart, cultivate (a virtue, disposition, etc.). Obs. | + | :f. To take to one's [[heart]], cultivate (a [[virtue]], disposition, etc.). Obs. |
− | :g. To adopt (a course of action, profession or calling, mode of life). Formerly also, to take (a road or course in travelling). | + | :g. To adopt (a course of [[action]], profession or calling, mode of life). Formerly also, to take (a road or course in travelling). |
− | :h. To adopt (a doctrine, opinions, religion, etc.); often with the notion ‘to accept joyfully’. Also, to attach oneself to (a party, cause, etc.). | + | :h. To adopt (a doctrine, opinions, [[religion]], etc.); often with the notion ‘to accept joyfully’. Also, to attach oneself to (a party, cause, etc.). |
| :i. To take (a matter) in hand; to undertake. | | :i. To take (a matter) in hand; to undertake. |
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| *3. To entwine, encircle, surround; to clasp, enclose. lit. and fig. | | *3. To entwine, encircle, surround; to clasp, enclose. lit. and fig. |
− | :b. Of an event: ? To lay hold upon, touch (the heart). Obs. rare | + | :b. Of an event: ? To lay hold upon, [[touch]] (the [[heart]]). Obs. rare |
− | :c. intr. To wrap, circle about. Obs. | + | :c. intr. To wrap, [[circle]] about. Obs. |
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− | *4. Of things: To include, contain, comprise. So of persons: To include or comprise in. | + | *4. Of [[things]]: To include, contain, comprise. So of persons: To include or comprise in. |
− | *5. To take in with the eye or the mind; also with these as subject. | + | *5. To take in with the eye or the [[mind]]; also with these as subject. |
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| ==Description (Hug)== | | ==Description (Hug)== |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
| # Kathleen Keating (1994). The Hug Therapy Book. Hazelden PES. ISBN 1568380941. | | # Kathleen Keating (1994). The Hug Therapy Book. Hazelden PES. ISBN 1568380941. |
− | #"How hugs can aid women's hearts". BBC News. August 8, 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4131508.stm. Retrieved 2008-11-28. | + | #"How hugs can aid women's hearts". BBC News. August 8, 2005. https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4131508.stm. Retrieved 2008-11-28. |
| # "Cuddle", WordNet 3.0. Princeton University. Accessed 10 March 2008. | | # "Cuddle", WordNet 3.0. Princeton University. Accessed 10 March 2008. |
| # Jim Grace, Lisa Goldblatt Grace (1998) "The Art of Spooning: A Cuddler's Handbook" ISBN 0762402709 | | # Jim Grace, Lisa Goldblatt Grace (1998) "The Art of Spooning: A Cuddler's Handbook" ISBN 0762402709 |
− | # Kershaw, Sarah (2009-05-27). "For Teenagers, Hello Means 'How About a Hug?'". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/28/style/28hugs.html?_r=1&em. Retrieved 2009-05-29. | + | # Kershaw, Sarah (2009-05-27). "For Teenagers, Hello Means 'How About a Hug?'". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/28/style/28hugs.html?_r=1&em. Retrieved 2009-05-29. |
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