enwind

American

[en-wahynd] / ɛnˈwaɪnd /

verb (used with object)

enwound, enwinding

to wind or coil about; encircle.

enwind British

/ ɪnˈwaɪnd /

verb

(tr) to wind or coil around; encircle

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Etymology

Origin of enwind

First recorded in 1590–1600; en- ¹ + wind ²

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