3. Willing acceptance. [Obs.]

A ready embracement of . . . his kindness.

Barrow.

Em*brace"or (?), n. (Law) One guilty of embracery.

Em*bra"cer (?), n. One who embraces.

Em*bra"cer*y (?), n. (Law) An attempt to influence a court, jury, etc., corruptly, by promises, entreaties, money, entertainments, threats, or other improper inducements.

Em*bra"cive (?), a. Disposed to embrace; fond of caressing. [R.] Thackeray.

Em*braid" (?), v. t. [Pref. em- (L. in) + 1st braid.] 1. To braid up, as hair. [Obs.] Spenser.

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