Etymology

obvallate

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Today it means: To surround with, or as with, a wall. Full definition →

First used 1623-1657Latin obvallātus
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  1. Latin · derived fromobvallō
  2. Latin · borrowed fromobvallātus
  3. English todayobvallate

Borrowed from Latin obvallātus, participial adjective and perfect passive participle of Latin obvallō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

First known use, by meaning

  • 1623-1657 To surround with, or as with, a wall.
  • 1846-1857 Walled up.

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