Syn.
— To encompass; surround; environ; inclose.
ENCIRCLET
En*cir"clet, n. Etym: [Encircle + -let.]
Defn: A small circle; a ring. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney.
ENCLASP
En*clasp", v. t. Etym: [Pref. en- + clasp. Cf. Inclasp.]
Defn: To clasp. See Inclasp.
ENCLAVE
En*clave", n. Etym: [F., fr. L. in + clavus a nail.]
Defn: A tract of land or a territory inclosed within another territory of which it is independent. See Exclave. [Recent]
ENCLAVE
En*clave", v. t. Etym: [Cf. F. enclaver.]
Defn: To inclose within an alien territory. [Recent]
ENCLAVEMENT
En*clave"ment, n. Etym: [F.]