environ

Verb

WordNet 3.0

Verb (1)

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle“The forest surrounds my property”Synonyms: surround ring skirt border

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Environ \En*vi"ron\, 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. [1913 Webster]

Dwelling in a pleasant glade, With mountains round about environed. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

Environed he was with many foes. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Environ me with darkness whilst I write. --Donne. [1913 Webster]

Environ \En*vi"ron\, adv. [F.] About; around. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Lord Godfrey's eye three times environ goes. --Fairfax. [1913 Webster]