v.tr. (enveloped, enveloping) 1 (often foll. by in) a wrap up or cover completely. b make obscure; conceal (was enveloped in mystery). 2 Mil. completely surround (an enemy). envelopment n.
[ ME f. OF envoluper (as EN-(1): cf. DEVELOP) ]
v.tr. (enveloped, enveloping) 1 (often foll. by in) a wrap up or cover completely. b make obscure; conceal (was enveloped in mystery). 2 Mil. completely surround (an enemy). envelopment n.
[ ME f. OF envoluper (as EN-(1): cf. DEVELOP) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012