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† emboliˈmæal, a. Obs. rare—1. [f. Gr. ἐµβολιµαῖ-ος of same meaning (cf. embolism) + -al1.] Intercalary. So † emboliˈmæan [see -an], emboliˈmæar [see -ar].
1677Cary Chronol. i. i. 1. iv. 11 Differences of years, some ordinary and common, others Embolimæal. 1726tr. Gregory's Astron. I. 244 To this purpose they us'd Intercalary or Embolimean Months. 1796Hutton Math. Dict., Embolimæan is chiefly used in speaking of the additional months inserted by chronologists to form the lunar cycle of 19 years. 1677Cary Chronol. i. i. 1. xii. 46 They must needs make Embolimæar Months or Days. |