embar
English
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle French embarrer, from barre (“bar”).
Pronunciation
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Verb
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- (archaic, transitive) To enclose (as though behind bars); to imprison.
- (obsolete, transitive) To prohibit, debar (someone from doing something).