ENCLOSURE

enclosure, enclosing, envelopment, inclosure

(noun) the act of enclosing something inside something else

enclosure

(noun) a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

enclosure, inclosure

(noun) something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

enclosure, natural enclosure

(noun) a naturally enclosed space

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

enclosure (countable and uncountable, plural enclosures)

(countable) Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

(uncountable) The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.

(countable) An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.

(uncountable) The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.

(uncountable, British History) The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.

(religion) The area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.

Usage notes

• For more on the spelling of this word, see enclose.

Anagrams

• corneules, encolures

Source: Wiktionary

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En*clo"sure, n.

Definition: Inclosure. See Inclosure.

Note: The words enclose and enclosure are written indiscriminately enclose or inclose and enclosure or inclosure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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