Encloser

/ɛnˈkloʊzɚ/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that encloses; something that acts as a barrier or container that closes something in.

Etymology

From enclose + -er (suffix forming agent nouns meaning one who does something or a tool that does something).

Kelly Says

An encloser can be a person, a tool, or even a physical structure—historically, 'enclosers' were the people who literally enclosed common lands during the English Enclosure Movement, changing agriculture forever.

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