What does "environ" mean?

Environ: To surround; to encompass; to encircle; to hem in; to be round about; to involve or envelop. Dwelling in a pleasant glade, With mountains round about environed. Spenser. Environed he was with many foes. Shak. Environ me with darkness whilst I write. Donne.

Additional senses

  1. 2.About; around. [Obs.] Lord Godfrey's eye three times environ goes. Fairfax.

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