embarkment
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At sunset, Captain Alwi extends his hand to mine in a cleansing dose of liberty in our ad hoc port of embarkment.
From Time Magazine Archive
And when the time of their embarkment came, there was not sufficient to serve their own turns.
From A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 by A Gentleman of Elvas [pseud.]
Caesar wished to be present at the embarkment.
From The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death by De Leon, Solon
The English still retaining their positions at nightfall, their embarkment was now certain, and General Hope, who had taken the command, pushed forward the preparations for departure.
From World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France by Guizot, M. (François)
Among the records of the town of Southampton, they have a minute and authentic account, drawn p. 83up at that time, of the encampment of Henry V. near the town, before his embarkment for France.
From Memoir of Jane Austen by Austen-Leigh, James Edward
