Emily Dickinson Lexicon

EN-VEL'OP, v.t. [Fr. envelopper; It. inviluppare, avviluppare, to wrap; viluppo, a bundle, intricacy.]

1. To cover by wrapping or folding; to inwrap; to invest with a covering. Animal bodies are usually enveloped with skin; the merchant envelops goods with canvas; a letter is enveloped with paper.
2. To surround entirely; to cover on all sides; to hide. A ship was enveloped in fog; the troops were enveloped in dust.
3. To line; to cover on the inside. His iron coat – enveloped with gold. Spenser.