15th century, in the meaning defined above
Anglo-French embraseour, from embraser to set on fire, from en- + brase, brese live coals, from Old French breze — more at braise
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for embraceor
embraceor
History and Etymology for embraceor
Anglo-French, from Old French embraserre one who inflames, from embraser to set on fire, from en-, causative prefix + brase, brese live coals
See Definitions and Examples
Get Word of the Day daily email!