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enclose inclose inclose[1]

Main Entry: en·close
Pronunciation: in-'klOz, en-
Variant(s): also in·close /in-/
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, probably from enclos enclosed, from Anglo-French, past participle of enclore to enclose, from Vulgar Latin *inclaudere, alteration of Latin includere -- more at INCLUDE
1 a (1) : to close in : SURROUND <enclose a porch with glass> (2) : to fence off (common land) for individual use b : to hold in : CONFINE
2 : to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope <a check is enclosed herewith>