Middle English Dictionary Entry
embrāce n.
Entry Info
| Forms | embrāce n. |
| Etymology | From embrācen v.. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
An attempt to influence a court or jurymen illegally; bribery; cp. embracen 3b.
Associated quotations
- c1475 Wisd.(Folg V.a.354)61/794 : At Westmystur..þe nex terme xall me sore avawnce, For retornys, for enbraces, for recordaunce.