embarkment
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of embarkment
Example Sentences
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At sunset, Captain Alwi extends his hand to mine in a cleansing dose of liberty in our ad hoc port of embarkment.
From Time Magazine Archive
Two days before the embarkment of the troops Colonel DeLancey called one morning on the Elder.
From A Song of a Single Note A Love Story by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
Of the embarkment at Surrentum, Veranilda had only a confused recollection: fear and distress re-awoke in her as she tried to describe the setting forth to sea, and the voyage that followed.
From Veranilda by Gissing, George
The Pirates left the Casa del Cabrero, descended an embarkment after passing a high, black fence, and at the middle of Casa Blanca turned into the Paseo de Yeserías.
From The Quest by Goldberg, Isaac
Among the records of the town of Southampton, they have a minute and authentic account, drawn p. 83up at that time, of the encampment of Henry V. near the town, before his embarkment for France.
From Memoir of Jane Austen by Austen-Leigh, James Edward
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