wrapper

English

/ˈɹapɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.
  • An outer garment; a loose robe or dressing gown.
  • One who, or that which, wraps.
  • (object-oriented) A construct, such as a class or module, that serves to mediate access to another.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English wrappere affix from English wrap.

Origin

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