Now rare. Also 6 embarkement, 6–7 imbarkment, 7 embarquement. [f. EMBARK v.1 + -MENT.] = EMBARKATION 1.
1596. Life of Scanderbeg, 407. His embarkement and departure.
1598. Barret, Theor. Warres, I. ii. 12. Skilfull … at imbarkments.
1614. Selden, Titles Hon., 210. Speaking of Paris … in his embarquement for Helen.
1672. Davenant, Play-house to be Let, Wks. (1673), 89. We may find this place For our imbarkment free.
1750. Beawes, Lex Mercat. (1752), 6. Embarkments were made for the holy Wars.
1813. Southey, Nelson, I. 159. The embarkment and removal of British property.
1886. Times, 6 Jan., 12/3. Set out on foot for the three miles to the place of embarkment.
