v.tr. 1 comprise or reckon in as part of a whole. 2 (as including prep.) if we include (six members, including the chairman). 3 treat or regard as so comprised. 4 (as included adj.) shut in; enclosed. include out colloq. or joc. specifically exclude. includable adj. includible adj. inclusion n.
[ ME f. L includere inclus- (as IN-(2), claudere shut) ]