Enswathed

/ɛnˈswɛðd/ adjective

Definition

Wrapped or covered completely in cloth; enveloped or swaddled.

Etymology

Past tense/participle of 'enswathe', used adjectivally to describe the state of being wrapped. Maintains the root from Old English 'swathe' meaning to wrap.

Kelly Says

Dickens and the Brontës loved this word—'enswathed in furs' or 'enswathed in mystery' became a Victorian cliché that perfectly captured the era's love of layers, concealment, and dramatic description.

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