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What does bosom mean?

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Noun
  1. (anatomy) The breast or chest of a human (or sometimes of another animal). [from 11th c.]
  2. The seat of one's inner thoughts, feelings etc.; one's secret feelings; desire. [from 13th c.]
  3. The protected interior or inner part of something; the area enclosed as by an embrace. [from 15th c.]
  4. The part of a dress etc. covering the chest; a neckline.
  5. Any thing or place resembling the breast; a supporting surface; an inner recess; the interior.
  6. A depression round the eye of a millstone.
Adjective
  1. In a very close relationship.
Verb
  1. To enclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish.
  2. To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom.
  3. (intransitive) To belly; to billow, swell or bulge.
  4. (transitive) To belly; to cause to billow, swell or bulge.
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