bosm

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *bōsmaz.

Pronunciation

Noun

bōsm m

  1. breast, bosom, chest
    • Ðu wuldres þrym bosme gebære.You bear the majesty of Glory on your breast.
  2. (area contained by an) embrace

Declension

Descendants

  • Middle English: bosom, bosum, bosem
    • English: bosom
    • Scots: bosum, bosome