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| en·close [ in klṓz, en klṓz ] (past and past participle en·closed, present participle en·clos·ing, 3rd person present singular en·clos·es) or in·close [ in klṓz ] |
transitive verb |
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1. surround something: to surround or shut in something
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2. insert something in envelope or package: to add something to the contents of an envelope or package
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3. fence in land or building: to surround land or a building with a fence, wall, or other boundary
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| [14th century. < Old French enclos, past participle of enclore< Latin includere "shut in" (see include)] |
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 en·clos·a·ble adjective |
 en·closed adjective |
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