Em-brāce'ment, n.

n. [Fr. embrassement.]

1. A clasp in the arms; a hug; embrace. “Dear though chaste embracements.” Sidney.
2. State of being contained; inclosure. [Obs.]

In the embracement of parts hardly reparable, as bones. Bacon. 3. Willing acceptance. [Obs.] “A ready embracement of . . . his kindness.” Barrow.