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Literary notes about Imbrue (AI summary)

In literary works, the word "imbrue" is often employed to convey a deep, almost tactile sense of staining—be it physically with blood or metaphorically with intense emotion. For instance, in Walter Scott’s "The Lady of the Lake," the phrase "Till this sad token I imbrue" ([1]) illustrates how the act of staining serves as a powerful symbol of sorrow or irreversible change. This usage highlights the word's capacity to evoke vivid imagery and emotional weight, seamlessly blending physical description with underlying thematic significance.
  1. Till this sad token I imbrue
    — from The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott

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