Main Entry: im·brue

Variant(s): also em·brue \im-ˈbrü\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): im·brued also em·brued; im·bru·ing also em·bru·ing

Etymology: Middle English enbrewen, embrowen, from Anglo-French embrower to soil, probably alteration of Old French abevrer, abreuver to water, soak, ultimately from Latin bibere to drink — more at potable

Date: 15th century

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