SWATHE

I. noun or swath Etymology: Middle English, from Old English *swæth; akin to Old English swathian to ~ Date: before 12th century a band used in swathing, an enveloping medium, II. transitive verb (~d; swathing) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English swathian Date: 12th century to bind, wrap, or swaddle with or as if with a bandage, envelop