Begulfs

/bɪˈɡʌlfs/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of begulf; swallows or engulfs something completely.

Etymology

From be- + gulf + -s. See begulfed for full etymology.

Kelly Says

While 'engulf' is far more common in modern English, 'begulf' appears occasionally in classical and romantic poetry where writers were consciously using older English forms for their more archaic, grand effect.

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