embossment en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English emboss Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English embossment From emboss + -ment.
Meanings
- The result of embossing; something that has been embossed.
- The process or act of embossing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| embossments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |