enwrap

American  

[en-rap] / ɛnˈræp /

verb (used with object)

enwrapped, enwrapping

1. to wrap or envelop in something.

2. to surround or envelop, as in slumber, longing, etc.

3. to absorb or engross, as in thought.

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enwrap British  

/ ɪnˈræp /

verb

1. to wrap or cover up; envelop

2. (usually passive) to engross or absorb

   enwrapped in thought

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Etymology

Origin of enwrap

1350–1400; Middle English enwrappen; en- ¹, wrap

Example Sentences

Often, she coos the most extravagant slang that can be found for her tissue-paper tongue to enwrap.

From Time Magazine Archive

She then looked toward Monte-Leone with an expression of the most passionate love, and immediately letting fall her veil, as if to enwrap her sentiments in night, left the room.

From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 by Various

The game progressed pleasantly, and we heard the rain enwrap the house softly, as with a mantle.

From In Mr. Knox's Country by Ross, Martin

Thus the senseless stones enwrap the mysteries of the living stones, the work made with hands sets forth the spiritual work; and the double aspect of the Church is clear, adorned with double equipage.

From Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England by Marson, Charles L. (Charles Latimer)

With a roar and a rush our impi went at the waggon forts, spreading out in “horns” so as to enwrap the whole in a wall of living leaping men.

From The Induna's Wife by Mitford, Bertram