enisle

verb

en·​isle in-ˈī(-ə)l How to pronounce enisle (audio)
en-
enisled; enisling; enisles

transitive verb

1
: to place apart : isolate
2
: to make an island of

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enisle was in 1612

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Cite this Entry

“Enisle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enisle. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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