En*cir"cle (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Encircled (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Encircling (?).]
[Pref. en- + circle: cf. OF.
encercler.] To form
a circle about; to inclose within a circle or ring; to surround; as, to encircle one in the arms; the army encircled the city.
Her
brows encircled with his
serpent rod.
Parnell. Syn. -- To encompass; surround; environ; inclose.
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