embalm
The origin and history of embalm.
Etymology
Embalm came into English as the Middle English word enbawmen, which came from Middle French embaumer, developed in turn from Old French embasmer, itself related to the word balm.
The origin and history of embalm.
Embalm came into English as the Middle English word enbawmen, which came from Middle French embaumer, developed in turn from Old French embasmer, itself related to the word balm.
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