† amˈplex, v. Obs.
[f. L. amplex- ppl. stem of amplect-i: see amplect.]
To embrace; = amplect.
| 1543 T. Basil in Strype Eccl. Mem. I. i. l. 383 How many amplexed Christ for their sufficient Mediator and Advocate? 1542 Becon Pathw. Prayer (1843) 141 The truth of God's wisdom..is ever amplexed and received joyfully. 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 264 Branches, which climbe up the adjoyning bushes, amplexing and implicating them. |