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 : confine2: to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope <a check is enclosed herewith>