bosom

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Synonyms: boom, besom, boson, boso, osom, bosox, bosor, bsom, borom, basom, bisom

Antonyms: boom, besom, boson, boso, osom, bosox, bosor, bsom, borom, basom, bisom

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy|somewhat|_|dated}} The [[breast]] or [[chest]] of a human (or sometimes of another animal). {{defdate|from 11^thc.}}
2. The seat of one's inner [[thought]]s, [[feeling]]s, etc.; one's secret feelings; [[desire]]. {{defdate|from 13^thc.}}
3. The [[protected]] [[interior]] or [[inner]] part of something; the area [[enclosed]] as by an [[embrace]]. {{defdate|from 15^thc.}}
4. The part of a [[dress]] etc. covering the chest; a [[neckline]].
5. A [[breast]], one of a woman's breasts
6. Any thing or place resembling the breast; a supporting surface; an inner recess; the interior.
7. A [[depression]] round the [[eye]] of a [[millstone]].

Adjective

1. In a very [[close]] [[relationship]].

Verb

1. To enclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to [[cherish]].
2. To conceal; to hide from view; to [[embosom]].
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[belly]]; to [[billow]], [[swell]] or [[bulge]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[belly]]; to cause to [[billow]], [[swell]] or [[bulge]].

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