engarland

[ en-gahr-luhnd ]

verb (used with object)

1. to encircle with or as with a garland.

Word History and Origins

Origin of engarland¹

First recorded in 1575–85; en- ¹ + garland

Example Sentences

Emulously they renew the feast, and, glad at the high omen, array the flagons and engarland the wine.

From Project Gutenberg

Often mists from the Elbe rose mystically to engarland the crenelated castles here and there on the heights.

From Project Gutenberg