embar

[ em-bahr ]

verb (used with object)

, em·barred, em·bar·ring.

1. to stop or hinder, as by a bar.
2. to enclose within bars; imprison.

Word History and Origins

Origin of embar¹

1425–75; late Middle English embarren < Anglo-French, Middle French embarrer, equivalent to em- em- ¹ + barrer to bar ¹

Example Sentences

One was the assistant manager of the Embar Ranch, south of Meeteetse.

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