enwreathe

[en-reeth]

en·wreathe

[en-reeth]
verb (used with object), en·wreathed, en·wreath·ing.
to surround or encircle with or as with a wreath.


Origin:
1610–20; en-1 + wreathe
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Enwreathe is one of our favorite verbs.
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to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.
to swindle, cheat, hoodwink, or hoax.
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