Emily Dickinson Lexicon

EM-BRACE'MENT, n.

1. A clasp in the arms; a hug; embrace. Sidney.
2. Hostile hug; grapple. [Little used.] Sidney.
3. Comprehension; state of being contained; inclosure. [Little used.] Bacon.
4. Conjugal endearment; sexual commerce. Shak.
5. Willing acceptance. [Little used.]