(transitive) To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition. / (transitive, figuratively) To preserve. / (transitive) To perfume or add fragrance to something.

(pathology) A complication of pregnancy characterized by movement of amniotic fluid past the placenta

A glowing piece of coal or wood; a hot coal. / Smoldering ash.

Making a circuit of the year or the seasons; recurring in each quarter of the year, as certain religious days set apart for fasting and prayer.

The ornamentation of fabric using needlework. / A piece of embroidered fabric. / The elaboration of an account etc. with details, especially when fictitious.

(transitive) To adorn with prominent markings. / (transitive) To inscribe upon. / (transitive, heraldry) To draw (a coat of arms). / (transitive) To celebrate or extol as with deeds or merit.

(law, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

(transitive) to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to abash. / (transitive) To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.

The function or duty of an ambassador.

(pathology) An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.