2. To twist; to convolve; to wind one about another; to entwine.

The nods and smiles of recognition into which this singular physiognomy

was wreathed.

Sir W. Scott.

From his slack hand the garland wreathed for Eve Down dropped.

Milton.

3. To surround with anything twisted or convolved; to encircle; to

infold.

Each wreathed in the other's arms.

Shak.

Dusk faces with withe silken turbants wreathed.

Milton.

And with thy winding ivy wreathes her lance.

Dryden.

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