v. & n.
v.tr. 1 a hold (a person) closely in the arms, esp. as a sign of affection. b (absol., of two people) hold each other closely. 2 clasp, enclose. 3 accept eagerly (an offer, opportunity, etc.). 4 adopt (a course of action, doctrine, cause, etc.). 5 include, comprise. 6 take in with the eye or mind.
n. an act of embracing; holding in the arms. embraceable adj. embracement n. embracer n.
[ ME f. OF embracer, ult. f. L in- IN-(1) + bracchium arm ]