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(1):

(v. t.) To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance.

(2):

(v. t.) To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices; to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction.

(3):

(v. t.) To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Embalm'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​e/embalm.html. 1828.
 
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