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Definition of Imbrue
1. Verb. Permeate or impregnate. "The waters imbrue the area"; "The war drenched the country in blood"
Definition of Imbrue
1. v. t. To wet or moisten; to soak; to drench, especially in blood.
Definition of Imbrue
1. Verb. To stain (''in, with,'' blood, slaughter, etc.). ¹
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Definition of Imbrue
1. to stain [v -BRUED, -BRUING, -BRUES] - See also: stain
Medical Definition of Imbrue
1. To wet or moisten; to soak; to drench, especially in blood. "While Darwen stream, will blood of Scots imbrued." (Milton) Origin: 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). Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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