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enwind

verb en·wind \in-ˈwīnd, en-\
en·wound \-ˈwau̇nd\ en·wind·ing

Definition of ENWIND

transitive verb
:  to wind in or about :  enfold
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First Known Use of ENWIND

1631

Related to ENWIND

Synonyms
band, begird, belt, engird [archaic], engirdle, gird, girdle, girt, girth, wrap
Antonyms
ungird, unwrap

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