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circumvallo.

to surround with a wall

11 characters4 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

verb[kɪr.kʊmˈwaːl.loː]Classical-Latin[t͡ʃir.kumˈval.lo]

  1. to surround with a wall

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  2. to blockade or besiege

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  3. to beset

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Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Latin circum Latin circum- Latin vallō Latin circumvāllō From circum- + vallō.

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