envelop

Definitions


[ɛnˈvɛləp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- wrap up, cover, or surround completely
(e.g: a figure enveloped in a black cloak)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (formerly also as invelop(e)): from Old French envoluper, from en- ‘in’ + a second element (also found in develop) of unknown origin




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