Ensand

/ɪnˈsænd/ verb

Definition

A very rare archaic word meaning to cover or fill with sand, or to embed in sand.

Etymology

From 'en-' (to cause to be) + 'sand' (granular particles, from Germanic roots). Extremely obsolete.

Kelly Says

Sailors and desert travelers might 'ensand' their provisions by burying them in sand for protection—it's a practical word for a practical problem!

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