encage

[ en-keyj ]

verb (used with object)

, en·caged, en·cag·ing.

1. to confine in or as in a cage; coop up.

encage

/ ɪnˈkeɪdʒ /

verb

1. tr to confine in or as in a cage

Word History and Origins

Origin of encage¹

First recorded in 1585–95; en- ¹ + cage

Example Sentences

She vanted me to encage her a year ago, but I vouldn't do it.

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