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immantle

transitive verb
im·​mantle | \ ə̇+\

Definition of immantle

: to cover or encircle with or as if with a mantle

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First Known Use of immantle

1585, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for immantle

in- entry 2 + mantle (noun)

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