2. To raise in relief from a surface, as an ornament, a head on a coin, or the like. Then o'er the lofty gate his art embossed Androgeo's death. Dryden. Exhibiting flowers in their natural color embossed upon a purple ground. Sir W. Scott.
EMBOSS
Em*boss", v. t. Etym: [Etymology uncertain.]
Defn: To make to foam at the mouth, like a hunted animal. [Obs.]
EMBOSS Em*boss", v. t. Etym: [Cf. Pr. & Sp. emboscar, It. imboscare, F. embusquer, and E. imbosk.]
1. To hide or conceal in a thicket; to imbosk; to inclose, shelter, or shroud in a wood. [Obs.] In the Arabian woods embossed. Milton.
2. To surround; to ensheath; to immerse; to beset. A knight her met in mighty arms embossed. Spenser.
EMBOSS
Em*boss", v. i.
Defn: To seek the bushy forest; to hide in the woods. [Obs.] S.
Butler.
EMBOSSED
Em*bossed", a.
1. Formed or covered with bosses or raised figures.