— embalmer , n. — embalmment , n.
/em bahm"/ , v.t.
1. to treat (a dead body) so as to preserve it, as with chemicals, drugs, or balsams.
2. to preserve from oblivion; keep in memory: his deeds embalmed in the hearts of his disciples.
3. to cause to remain unchanged; prevent the development of.
4. to impart a balmy fragrance to.
[ 1300-50; ME embalmen, embaumen emba ( u ) smer, equiv. to em- EM- 1 + -ba ( u ) smer, v. deriv. of ba ( u ) sme BALM ]