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Embarrass
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embarrass
English
Etymology
Apparently from en fr embarrasser block, impede, obstruct. The name was probably applied to the rivers first.
Proper noun
en river or settlement c/USA:
en river s/Minnesota, a tributary of the Saint Louis River (Lake Superior tributary) Saint Louis River.
en river s/Wisconsin, a tributary of the Wolf River (Fox River tributary) Wolf River.
en twp co/Edgar County s/Illinois.
en twp/and/ucomm therein, in co/St. Louis County s/Minnesota.
en village co/Waupaca County s/Wisconsin, located on the above river.