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v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Imbureed p. pr. & vb. n. Imbureing. ] [ 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). ] To wet or moisten; to soak; to drench, especially in blood. [ 1913 Webster ]

While Darwen stream, will blood of Scots imbrued. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]