Belock

/bɪˈlɑk/ verb

To lock up or secure something firmly; to enclose or confine with or as if with locks.

From 'be-' (to cause to be or make) plus 'lock' (Old English 'loc,' a fastening device). Medieval verb formation creating the sense of 'to make locked' or 'to lock up completely.'

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