Blossom - BLOS'SOM, n. [Gr. a bud, probably from the same root.]
1. The flower or corol of a plant; a general term, applicable to every species of tree or plant, but more generally used than flower or bloom, when we have reference to the fruit which is to succeed. Thus we use flowers,when we speak of shrubs cultivated for ornament; and bloom, in a more general sense, as flowers in general, or in reference to the beauty of flowers.
2. This word is used to denote the color of a horse, that has his hair white, but intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs; otherwise, peach-colored.
BLOS'SOM, v.i. To put forth blossoms or flowers; to bloom; to blow; to flower.
1. To flourish and prosper.
The desert shall blossom as the rose. Isa 35.
Bosom - BO'SOM, n. s as z.
1. The breast of a human being and the parts adjacent.
2. The folds or covering of clothes about the breast.
Put thy hand in thy bosom. Exo 4.
3. Embrace, as with the arms; inclosure; compass; often implying friendship or affection; as, to live in the bosom of a church.
4. The breast, as inclosing the heart; or the interior of the breast, considered as the seat of the passions.
Anger resteth in the bosom of fools. Eccl 7.
Their soul was poured into their mother's bosom. Lam 2.
5. The breast, or its interior, considered as a close place, the receptacle of secrets.
If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding my iniquity in my bosom. Job 31.
6. Any inclosed place; the interior; as the bosom of the earth or of the deep.
7. The tender affections; kindness; favor; as the son of his bosom; the wife of thy bosom.
He shall carry the lambs in his bosom. Isa 40.
8. The arms, or embrace of the arms. Psa 129.
9. Inclination; desire. [Not used.]
Bosom, in composition, implies intimacy, affection and confidence; as a bosom-friend, an intimate or confidential friend; bosom-lover, bosom-interest, bosom-secret, &c. In such phrases, bosom may be considered as an attribute equivalent to intimate, confidential, dear.
BO'SOM, v.t. To inclose in the bosom; to keep with care.
Bosom up my counsel.
1. To conceal; to hide from view.
To happy convents bosom'd deep in vines.
Bravery - BRA'VERY, n. Courage; heroism; undaunted spirit; intrepidity; gallantry; fearlessness of danger; often united with generosity or dignity of mind which despises meanness and cruelty, and disdains to take advantage of a vanquished enemy.
The duelist, in proving his bravery, shows that he thinks it suspected.
1. Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance.
The bravery of their tinkling ornaments. Isa 3.
2. Show; ostentation; fine dress.
3. Bravado; boast.
4. A showy person.
[In the last four senses, this word is nearly antiquated.]
Bridechamber - BRI'DECHAMBER, n. The nuptial apartment. Mat 9.
Bulwark - BUL'WARK, n.
1. In fortification, a bastion, or a rampart; a mound of earth round a place, capable of resisting cannon shot, and formed with bastions, curtains, &c.
2. A fortification; also, any means of defense; as, a navy is the bulwark of a nation.
3. That which secures against an enemy or external annoyance; a screen or shelter; means of protection and safety.
Salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. Isa 26.
BUL'WARK, v.t. To fortify with a rampart; to secure by a fortification; to protect.