[em.bas.sy] n, pl -sies [MF ambassee, ultim. of Gmc origin; akin to OHG ambaht service] (1534) 1: a body of diplomatic representatives; specif: one headed by an ambassador
2. a: the function or position of an ambassador b: a mission abroad undertaken officially esp. by an ambassador
3: embassage 1
4: the official residence and offices of an ambassador