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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Environed (); p. pr. & vb. n.Environing.] [F. environner, fr. environ about, thereabout; pref. en- (L. in) + OF. viron circle, circuit, fr. OF. & F. virer to turn, LL. virare to turn up and down, topsy-turvy. Cf. Veer.] To surround; to encompass; to encircle; to hem in; to be round about; to involve or envelop. Dwelling in a pleasant glade, With mountains round about environed. Spenser. Environed he was with many foes. Shak. Environ me with darkness whilst I write. Donne. Envi"ron adv.[F.] About; around. [Obs.] Lord Godfrey's eye three times environ goes. Fairfax. スポンサード リンク
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