First Known Use: 14th century
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envelop
verb en·vel·op \in-ˈve-ləp, en-\
: to completely cover (someone or something) : to completely enclose or surround (someone or something)
Full Definition of ENVELOP
transitive verb
1
: to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
2
: to mount an attack on (an enemy's flank)
— en·vel·op·ment \-mənt\ noun
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Origin of ENVELOP
Middle English envolupen, from Anglo-French envoluper, envoleper, from en- + voluper to wrap
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ENVELOPMENT Defined for Kids
envelop
verb en·vel·op \in-ˈve-ləp\
en·vel·opeden·vel·op·ing
Definition of ENVELOP for Kids
: to put a covering completely around : wrap up or in
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