Bosom /(bo͝oz"ŭm; 277)/

1. The breast of a human being; the part, between the arms, to which anything is pressed when embraced by them.

   You must prepare your bosom for his knife.

2. The breasts of a woman; as, an ample bosom.
3. The breast, considered as the seat of the passions, affections, and operations of the mind; consciousness; secret thoughts.

   Tut, I am in their bosoms, and I know Wherefore they do it.

   If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding my iniquity in my bosom.

4. Embrace; loving or affectionate inclosure; fold.

   Within the bosom of that church.

5. Any thing or place resembling the breast; a supporting surface; an inner recess; the interior; as, the bosom of the earth.
6. The part of the dress worn upon the breast; an article, or a portion of an article, of dress to be worn upon the breast; as, the bosom of a shirt; a linen bosom.

   He put his hand into his bosom: and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous as snow.

7. Inclination; desire. [Obs.]
8. A depression round the eye of a millstone.

1. Of or pertaining to the bosom.
2. Intimate; confidential; familiar; trusted; cherished; beloved; as, a bosom friend.

imp. & p. p. Bosomed; p. pr. & vb. n. Bosoming

1. To inclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish.

   Bosom up my counsel, You'll find it wholesome.

2. To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom.

   To happy convents bosomed deep in vines.