enclose

Etymology

From Middle English enclosen, inclosen, from Middle English enclos, from Old French enclose, feminine plural past participle of enclore, from Vulgar Latin *inclaudō, *inclaudere, from Latin inclūdō (doublet of include), from in- (“in”) + claudō (“to shut”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kleh₂u- (“key, hook, nail”). Equivalent to en- + close.

verb

1. (transitive) to surround with a wall, fence, etc.
   to enclose lands
2. (transitive) to insert into a container, usually an envelope or package
   Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require a reply.