Found 2 items, similar to imbrue.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: imbrue
imbrue
v : permeate or impregnate;
“The war drenched the country in
blood” [syn:
drench]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Imbrue
Imbrue
\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.
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While Darwen stream, will blood of Scots imbrued.
--Milton.
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