Main Entry: en·close

Pronunciation: \in-ˈklōz, en-\

Variant(s): also in·close \in-\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, probably from enclos enclosed, from Anglo-French, past participle of enclore to enclose, from Vulgar Latin *inclaudere, alteration of Latin includere — more at include

Date: 14th century

1 a (1) : to close in : surround <enclose a porch with glass> (2) : to fence off (common land) for individual use b : to hold in : confine
2 : to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope <a check is enclosed herewith>