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Bosom

/ˈbʊz(ə)m/

(somewhat obsolete) The breast or chest of a human (or sometimes of another animal).

📖 Definitions of "Bosom"

noun
  1. 1

    (somewhat obsolete) The breast or chest of a human (or sometimes of another animal).

  2. 2

    The seat of one's inner thoughts, feelings etc.; one's secret feelings; desire.

  3. 3

    The protected interior or inner part of something; the area enclosed as by an embrace.

  4. 4

    The part of a dress etc. covering the chest; a neckline.

verb
  1. 1

    To enclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish.

  2. 2

    To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom.

  3. 3

    To belly; to billow, swell or bulge.

  4. 4

    To belly; to cause to billow, swell or bulge.

adjective
  1. 1

    In a very close relationship.

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