/booz"euhm, booh"zeuhm/ , n.
1. the breast of a human being.
2. the breasts of a woman.
3. the part of a garment that covers the breast.
4. the breast, conceived of as the center of feelings or emotions.
5. something likened to the human breast: the bosom of the earth.
6. a state of enclosing intimacy; warm closeness: the bosom of the family.
adj.
7. of, pertaining to, or worn on or over the bosom.
8. intimate or confidential: a bosom friend.
v.t.
9. to take to the bosom; embrace; cherish.
10. to hide from view; conceal.
[ bef. 1000; ME; OE bos ( u ) m; c. D boesem, G Busen ]
Syn. 4. heart, affection. 8. close, cherished, boon, dear.