ENVELOP


Meaning of ENVELOP in English

[ ɪn'vɛləp , ɛn- ]

■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed ) wrap up, cover, or surround completely.

Derivatives

~ment noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. envoluper , from en- 'in' + a second element of unknown origin (also found in develop ).

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