bosomed

[ booz-uhmd, boo-zuhmd ]

/ ˈbʊz əmd, ˈbu zəmd /

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adjective

having a specified type of bosom (usually used in combination): a full-bosomed garment; the green-bosomed earth.

concealed or secreted in the bosom.

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Origin of bosomed

First recorded in 1640–50; bosom + -ed³

Words nearby bosomed

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bosnian, bosom, bosom buddy, bosomed, bosom friend, bosomy, boson, Bosporus, bosquet

How to use bosomed in a sentence

I would know if, Madame Red Rose, you are jealous of the white-bosomed rose maids.
The Red City|S. Weir Mitchell
But now what were left of the shepherds had fled to the deep-bosomed mountains with their flocks.
Joan of the Sword Hand|S(amuel) R(utherford) Crockett
And deep-bosomed dames of Matsya, jasmine-form and lotus-face, With their pearls and golden garlands joyously the bridal grace!
Maha-bharata|Anonymous
Gentle-bosomed, kindly hearted, erst they wiped each other's eye, Now by common sorrow laden none for sister heaved a sigh!
Maha-bharata|Anonymous

She was a very tall, flat-bosomed woman in a plain black dress, and she seemed to take in our situation instantly.
The Woman Thou Gavest Me|Hall Caine