vbl. sb. [f. EMBALL v.2 + -ING1.]
(Prob. used in indelicate sense; explained by commentators as ‘investing with the ball as the emblem of royalty.’)
1613. Shaks., Hen. VIII., II. iii. 47. For little England You’ld venture an emballing.
vbl. sb. [f. EMBALL v.2 + -ING1.]
(Prob. used in indelicate sense; explained by commentators as ‘investing with the ball as the emblem of royalty.’)
1613. Shaks., Hen. VIII., II. iii. 47. For little England You’ld venture an emballing.
