Engarland

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To encircle with a garland or garlands, or as if with garlands.

    "Muſes, I oft inuoked your holy ayde, / With choiſeſt flowers my ſpeech to engarland ſo; / That it deſpiſde in true but naked ſhew, / Might winne ſome grace in your ſweet grace arraid."

Example

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"Muſes, I oft inuoked your holy ayde, / With choiſeſt flowers my ſpeech to engarland ſo; / That it deſpiſde in true but naked ſhew, / Might winne ſome grace in your ſweet grace arraid."

Etymology

From en- + garland: compare French enguirlander.

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