n. - The breast of a human being; the part, between the arms, to which anything is pressed when embraced by them.
n. - The breast, considered as the seat of the passions, affections, and operations of the mind; consciousness; secret thoughts.
n. - Embrace; loving or affectionate inclosure; fold.
n. - Any thing or place resembling the breast; a supporting surface; an inner recess; the interior; as, the bosom of the earth.
n. - The part of the dress worn upon the breast; an article, or a portion of an article, of dress to be worn upon the breast; as, the bosom of a shirt; a linen bosom.
n. - Inclination; desire.
n. - A depression round the eye of a millstone.
a. - Of or pertaining to the bosom.
a. - Intimate; confidential; familiar; trusted; cherished; beloved; as, a bosom friend.
v. t. - To inclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish.
v. t. - To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom.