beclose

Meaning

Verb

To shut up or in; enclose; enwrap.
To imprison.

Origin

From Middle English beclosen, biclosen, alteration (due to Middle English closen) of earlier biclusen, from Old English beclȳsan, equivalent to be- + close. See also cluse.

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