enshroud

[ en-shroud ]

/ ɛnˈʃraʊd /

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verb (used with object)

to shroud; conceal.

Nearby words

ensenada, ensepulcher, enserf, ensheathe, enshrine, enshroud, ensiform, ensiform cartilage, ensiform process, ensign, ensign staff

Origin of enshroud

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

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Examples from the Web for enshroud

Oblivion will enshroud these gropings after effect, for they are of no interest to the public.
Musical Memories|Camille Saint-Sans
Darkness was beginning to enshroud the travelers, and the necessity of making improvised beds moved them to action.
Secrets of the Andes|James H. Foster
There is no mystery about such work, except what the detective himself sees fit to enshroud it with.
Courts and Criminals|Arthur Train
Out of the mists that enshroud the world welter only three commanding personalities emerge.
An African Adventure|Isaac F. Marcosson

In wine-growing countries they enshroud with a time-honored ceremonial the ceremony of drinking wine of quality.
A Little Garrison|Fritz von der Kyrburg

British Dictionary definitions for enshroud

enshroud

/ (ɪnˈʃraʊd) /

verb

(tr) to cover or hide with or as if with a shroudthe sky was enshrouded in mist

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enshroud

verb (used with object)

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Examples from the Web for enshroud

British Dictionary definitions for enshroud

enshroud

verb