bewind

English

/bəˈwaɪnd/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To wind (a thing) about; involve; envelop (with).
  • (transitive) To wind or twine oneself round.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bewinden inherited from Old English bewindan (turn, revolve, envelop, surround, clasp, encircle, entwine, brandish, wind, wind round) inherited from Proto-Germanic *biwindaną (wind round) prefix from English wind (curve, coil, bend).

Origin

English

wind

Gloss

curve, coil, bend

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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