v. Also enbrave. [f. EN- + BRAVE adj.] trans. To make brave.

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  † 1.  To adorn splendidly; to embellish, beautify. Cf. BRAVE 2. Obs.

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1579.  Spenser, Sheph. Cal., Nov., 109. The faded flowres her corse embraue.

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1610.  G. Fletcher, Christ’s Vict., III. ii. And with their verdure his white head embraves.

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1736.  W. Thompson, Nat., xvi. 9. Each with circling gold embraved had his head.

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  2.  To inspire with bravery, render courageous.

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1648.  Jos. Beaumont, Psyche, xvii. Argt. (R.). Psyche, embrav’d by Charis’s generous flame.

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c. 1874.  Punshon, Wilberforce, 11. Natures … have been enbraved into the very heroism of sacrifice when the trial came.

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