1. trans. To cover as with buds.
1526. Skelton, Magnyf., 1572. Enbudded with beautye.
2. intr. To bud, sprout. In quot. fig.
1603. Daniel, Panegyrick (1717), 327. The Opning of the Spring make[s] our Spirits likewise imbud.
Hence Embudded ppl. a.
1523. Skelton, Garl. Laurel, 883. The enbudded blossoms of rose, rede of hewe.