embalm

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Embalmed p. pr. & vb. n. Embalming. ] [ F. embaumer; pref. em- (L. in) + baume balm. See Balm. ] 1. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm &unr_;is father; and the physicians embalmed Israel. Gem. l. 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to perfume. [ 1913 Webster ]

With fresh dews embalmed the earth. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance. [ 1913 Webster ]

Those tears eternal that embalm the dead. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who embalms. [ 1913 Webster ]