enswathe

verb

enswathed; enswathing; enswathes

transitive verb

: to enfold or enclose with or as if with a covering : swathe

Examples of enswathe in a Sentence

swelling buds still enswathed in their furry overcoats

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enswathe was in 1597

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Cite this Entry

“Enswathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enswathe. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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