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; see 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

Kauffmant is to fill the child within and enwrap it without with the creative thoughts of health and joy.

From The Practice of Autosuggestion by Coué, Emile

We may be sure that the same quantity of mystery will ever enwrap the world, since it is the quality of the world, as of mystery, to be infinite.

From The Buried Temple by Sutro, Alfred

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

This has a white flower and the leaves almost enwrap the stem.

From Tobacco Leaves Being a Book of Facts for Smokers by Brennan, W. A.