En*cir"cle (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Encircled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Encircling (?).] [Pref. en- + circle: cf. OF. encercler.] To form a circle about; to inclose within a circle or ring; to surround; as, to encircle one in the arms; the army encircled the city.
Her brows encircled with his serpent rod.
Parnell.
Syn. -- To encompass; surround; environ; inclose.
En*cir"clet (?), n. [Encircle + -let.] A small circle; a ring. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney.
En*clasp" (?), v. t. [Pref. en- + clasp. Cf. Inclasp.] To clasp. See Inclasp.
En*clave" (?), n. [F., fr. L. in + clavus a nail.] A tract of land or a territory inclosed within another territory of which it is independent. See Exclave. [Recent]
En*clave", v. t. [Cf. F. enclaver.] To inclose within an alien territory. [Recent]