·vt To fill or imbue with sweet odor; to Perfume.
II. Embalm ·vt To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance.
III. Embalm ·vt To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices; to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction.