embar Meaning, Definition & Usage

Em*bar" transitive verb

Etymology

Pref. em- + bar: cf. F. embarrer. Cf. Embargo.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Embarred ; present participle & verbal noun Embanking

Definitions

1. To bar or shut in; to inclose securely, as with bars.

   Where fast embarred in mighty brazen wall. Spenser.

2. To stop; to hinder by prohibition; to block up.

   He embarred all further trade. Bacon.