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em·boss / emˈbôs; -ˈbäs/ • v. [tr.] [usu. as adj.] (embossed) carve or mold a design on (a surface) so that it stands out in relief: an embossed brass dish. ∎  decorate (a surface) with a raised design.DERIVATIVES: em·boss·er n.em·boss·ment n.

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emboss

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emboss mould in relief XIV; cover with protuberances XV. — OF. *embocer, f. EM-1 + boce, bosse BOSS1.

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