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enclose

Syllabification: (en·close)

Pronunciation: /enˈklōz/

(also dated inclose)

Definition of enclose

[with object]

1surround or close off on all sides:the entire estate was enclosed with walls (as adjective enclosed)a dark enclosed space
historical fence in (common land) so as to make it private property.
(usually as adjective enclosed) seclude (a religious order or other community) from the outside world.
chiefly Mathematics bound on all sides; contain.

2place (something) in an envelope together with a letter:I enclose a copy of the job description

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'shut in, imprison'): from Old French enclos, past participle of enclore, based on Latin includere 'shut in'

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