enwreathe

[ en-reeth ]

verb (used with object)

, en·wreathed, en·wreath·ing.

1. to surround or encircle with or as with a wreath.

Word History and Origins

Origin of enwreathe¹

First recorded in 1610–20; en- ¹ + wreathe

Example Sentences

Soon as the noise of banquet ceased and the board was cleared, they set down great bowls and enwreathe the wine.

From Project Gutenberg

My smoky little candle had long since begun to gutter and sputter and enwreathe itself in a winding sheet.

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