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Wreathe (?), v. t. [imp. Wreathed (?); p. p. Wreathed; Archaic Wreathen (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Wreathing.] [See Wreath, n.] [Written also wreath.]
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1. To cause to revolve or writhe; to twist about; to turn. [Obs.]
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And from so heavy sight his head did wreathe. Spenser.
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2. To twist; to convolve; to wind one about another; to entwine.
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The nods and smiles of recognition into which this singular physiognomy was wreathed. Sir W. Scott.
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From his slack hand the garland wreathed for Eve
Down dropped.
Milton.
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3. To surround with anything twisted or convolved; to encircle; to infold.
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Each wreathed in the other's arms. Shak.
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Dusk faces with withe silken turbants wreathed. Milton.
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And with thy winding ivy wreathes her lance. Dryden.
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4. To twine or twist about; to surround; to encircle.
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In the flowers that wreathe the sparkling bowl,
Fell adders hiss.
Prior.
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