umbelappen

Middle English

/ˌymbeˈlɑppen/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to clothe or wrap; envelop; enclose
  • (transitive) to encircle; beset; surround; besiege
  • (transitive) to overlap; interlace

Etymology

Prefix from Middle English lappen (wrap, fold), belappen.

Origin

Middle English

belappen

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