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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Involup, v. [Var. of Envolup v.: e.m.E. invelop.] tr. To envelop, enwrap. lit. and fig. —1513 Doug. vi. ii. 44.
In subtel wordis of obscurite Involupand the trewth Ib. vii. iii. 67.
With a grene branch of tre He dyd involup and aray his hed
