"Embarrass" meaning in English

See Embarrass in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Apparently from French embarrasser (“block, impede, obstruct”). The name was probably applied to the rivers first. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|embarrasser||block, impede, obstruct}} French embarrasser (“block, impede, obstruct”) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Embarrass
  1. A river or settlement in the United States:
    A river in Minnesota, a tributary of the Saint Louis River.
    Categories (place): Places in Minnesota, USA, Places in the United States, Rivers in Minnesota, USA, Rivers in the United States
    Sense id: en-Embarrass-en-name-G9MRN9gd
  2. A river or settlement in the United States:
    A river in Wisconsin, a tributary of the Wolf River.
    Categories (place): Places in Wisconsin, USA, Places in the United States, Rivers in Wisconsin, USA, Rivers in the United States
    Sense id: en-Embarrass-en-name-N5S~T4Zo
  3. A river or settlement in the United States:
    A township in Edgar County, Illinois.
    Categories (place): Places in Illinois, USA, Places in the United States, Townships
    Sense id: en-Embarrass-en-name-Qy9HKC1W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 6 6 42 6 40
  4. A river or settlement in the United States:
    A township and unincorporated community therein, in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
    Categories (place): Places in Minnesota, USA, Places in the United States, Townships, Unincorporated communities in Minnesota, USA, Unincorporated communities in the United States
    Sense id: en-Embarrass-en-name-rikqMd86
  5. A river or settlement in the United States:
    A village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, located on the above river.
    Categories (place): Places in Wisconsin, USA, Places in the United States, Villages in Wisconsin, USA, Villages in the United States
    Sense id: en-Embarrass-en-name-whu-cwui Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 6 6 42 6 40

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