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`an encomium : EULOGIS'I‘. —en-co'mi-us’cic (én—ko’me-as’tik) e
`co’mi-u’ti-cnl (-ti—kol) adi.
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`fortification encircling a fort, castle, or town. LThe structures or
`en-co-mi-um (énko’me-am) 11., p1. uni-suns or -m~in (—1115.
`area protected by an encircling fortification.
`[Int encomi‘um < Gk. enkonu‘on (epos), (speech) praising 3 Victor;
`encephnl- pref. var. of ENCEPHALO-.
`enkomios, of the victory procession : en-, in‘+ komos, celebnm‘1 <
`en-ceph'a-la (én-séf’a-la) n. pl. of ENCEPHALON.
`1. Warm praise. 2. A formal expression of praise : TRIBUTE.
`“'1
`en'ce‘phal'ie (én’sa-fal’ik) adi. 1. Of or relating to the brain.
`2. Situated inside the cranial cavity.
`en-com'pass (én-kl'im’pos) Vt. Tossed, -pnss-in3,
`'1)“.-
`1. To form a circle about : SURROUND. 2. To envelop : encloSe, 3 T
`en-ceph-a-li-tis (en-séf’a-li’tis)
`11. Brain inflammation. —en-
`have as an integral part: INCLUDE. 4. To achieve : accomplish 4:
`ceph’n-lit’ie (-li't'ik) adi.
`com’pm-ment n.
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`encephalitis le-thnr-gi-ca (lethar’ji-ka) 11. [NLat., lethargic
`encephalitis] A viral epidemic encephalitis often associated with
`en-core (bu’kOr’, -k6r’) n. [Fr., again] 1. An audience's demand;
`an additional performance. 2. An additional performance in or
`influenza and characterized by apathy, double vision, and extreme
`sponse to audience demand. —Vt. «wired, coring, «sores. To $5
`muscular weakness.
`mand an encore of. ——interi. —Used to demand an addition:.
`encephalo— or encep
`- pref.
`[NLat. < Gk. (muelos) en-
`performance.
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`kephalos, (marrow) in the head: en-, in + kephalé, head] Brain
`en-coun-ter (én—koun'tar) 11. [ME eneountre < OFr. < encomm
`(encephalitis)<encephalogram>
`to meet < LLat. incontrare : lat. in-, in + Lat. contra, against] 1 A:
`en'ceph'a'lo-gram (én-séf’a-lé-gram’) n. LAn x-ray picture of
`the brain taken by encephalography. 2. An electroencephalogram.
`unexpected or unplanned meeting. 2. A usu. brief meeting. 3_ a. A
`en'eeph-a-log-ra-phy (én—séf'a-log'ra-fe) n., pl. -phieo. Roent-
`hostile confrontation. b.An often violent meeting : CLASH. my
`-tered, daring, -cers. —vt. 1. To meet or come upon (someone 0’
`genography of the brain. —en-eeph'a-lo-graph' (-lo-graf’) 11. —en-
`something), esp. unexpectedly. 2. To confront in a hostile Situatio!
`ceph'a-lo-graph’ie adi. dn-ceph’n-lo-gnph’i-cul-ly adv.
`3. To be faced with (encounter strong enemy forces) —vi TIL
`en-ceph-wlo-ma‘ (én—sef’a-lo’ma) n., pl. mm or -
`~u (-mo-ta);
`meet, esp. unexpectedly.
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`A brain tumor.
`en-ceph-a-lo-my-e-li-tis (En-séf’a-lomi’a-li’tis) 11. A viral dis-
`encounter group 11. A usu. unstructured therapy gm“, in
`which individuals try to increase their sensitivity and responsive
`ease causing inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
`en-ceph-a-lon (en-séf’a-lOn’) n., pl. -la (-la) [NLat < Gk. enke-
`ness, reveal their feelings, and relate to others openly and intimately
`phalon, neuter of enkephalos, in the head. —see ENCEPHALG.] The
`as by touching or speaking freely.
`en-cour-age (én-kur’ii, -ku1’-) vt. aged, -ng'ins, .1323. [ME a,
`brain of a vertebrate. —en-eeph’n-loue adj.
`en-eeph-a-lop-a-thy (én—séf’a-ldp’a-the) 11., pl. «allies. A disease
`couragen < OFr. encoragi'er : en- (causative) < lat. in-, in + comg,
`of the brain. —en-ceph’n-lo~pnth’ic (-la-path’ik) adi.
`courage < Lat. cor, heart] 1. To inspire with hope, courage, or co -
`elrchain (én-chén’) Vt. -ehn:lned, alum-ins, «amino. [ME en-
`dence : imam-EN. LTo give support to : FOSTER. 3. To stimuh.
`—en~conr’nge-ment (-mant) n. —en-cour’ng-er n.
`cheinen < OFr. enchdener : en-, in (< Lat. in-) + chdeine, chain <
`Lat. Cfltem.] To fetter or confine with or as if with chains. —en-
`a sync: ENCOURAGE, cram (up), HIARTEN, NERVE, mu; up .
`chain'ment 11.
`core meaning : to impart strength and confidence to (were encu-
`err-chant (én—chént’) Vt. -chn.nC-ed, «shut-ins, chance. [ME
`aged by the doctors’ findings> ant: discourage
`en-courag-ing (en-kur’aiing, -kur’-) adj. Imparting hope or co .
`enchanten < OFr. enchanter < Lat. inca'ntare : in- against + mature,
`to sing] 1. To cast a spell over: newrrcn. 1T0 charm and delight
`age. —en-cour’as'in8'ly adv.
`en-croach (En—kroch’) vi. «smacked, «crouch-ins, «ax-ouch-
`completely. —en-ehnn ’ment n.
`en‘chant'er (En-chan’tar) n. 1. One that enchants. 2. a.A sor-
`[ME encrochen, to seize illegally < OFr. encrochi'er, to seize : em, '.
`cerer. b. A magician.
`(< Lat. in- )+ croc, book, of Scand. orig] 1. To intrude gradually .
`the rights or possessions of another <road construction encroac'
`enchant-ins (én-chan’ting) adi. Capable of enchanting: CHARM—
`on the city park> 2. To advance beyond proper or prescribed limi
`mG. —en-chnnt’ing'ly adv.
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`—en-croneh’er n. —en-eroneh’ment n.
`en-chnnt'ress (enchan’tris) 11. 1. a.A woman who practices
`en-crust (én—kn‘ist’) vt. crust-ed, «trust-ins, «trusts. [Prob
`magic. b. A sorceress. 2. A fascinating woman.
`Fr. incruster < Lat. incrustare : in- upon + crusta, crust] To c.-
`en-chnse (En-chas’) Vt. chased, «thus-ins, «theses. [ME, to en-
`or surmount with or as if with a crust <a coffee cake encrusted "
`grave < OFr. enchasser, to set gems : en-, in (< Lat. 111-) + chasse,
`case < Lat. capsa, box] 1. To set (e.g., a gem). 2. To set with or as if
`icing> —en’crust~n’tion 11.
`era-crypt (én-kript’) vt. -crypted, mung, crypts. 1. EN u
`with gems. 3. To adorn or decorate by inlaying or engraving.
`en-chi-la-da (én’cha-la’da) n. [Mex Sp.
`: en-, in (< Lat. 111-) +
`l. 2. Computer Sci. To scramble (access codes) in order to pre --
`illicit entry into a system.
`Nahuatl chilli] A tortilla rolled and stuffed
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`f meat or cheese and served with a sauce spiced
`en-cryp-tion (én-krip’shan) 11. Computer Sci. A process for sc =
`with chili.
`bling access codes to prevent illicit entry into a system.
`en-cum-ber (En-kum’bar) vt. -bered, during, Ayers. [ME
`en-chi-rid-i-on (en’ki-rid’é-an) 11., p1. -i-ons or -i-n (-e-a) [Gk
`combren < OFr. encombrer, to block up : en—, in (< lat. 111-)
`enkheiridi‘on : em, in + khei'r, hand + -1'd1'on, dim. suffix] A hand.
`combre, hindrance] 1. To weigh down unduly. 2. To impede or _
`der the action or performance of. 3. To burden, as with legal €13
`en-cum°bra.nee (én-kfim’brans) n. 1. One that encumbers:
`PEDIMEN’I‘. L law. A lien or claim on property.
`en-cum-branc-er (én—kfim’bran-sar) 11. law. One holding 3“
`cumbrance.
`-ency suff. [Lat -ent1'a. ——see sues] river.
`en-cyc-li°cal (Ensik’li-kal) adi. [LLat. encyclicus, circular?
`‘-
`enkuklios : en-, in + kuklos, circle] Intended for general Cl
`tion. ——n. Rom. Cath. Ch. A papal letter addressed to bishops °’
`hierarchy of a specific country.
`en-cy-clo-pe-di-a or en-cy-elo-pae-di-a (én-
`[Med Lat. encyclopaedia, general educat
`paideid < enkukfios paideia, general education.
`reference work having articles on a broad range 0
`numerous aspects of a given field, usu. arranged alpha
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`en°cy~c10tpe-dic or en-cy-elo-pae-dic (énsi’lds-
`1. Of, relating to, or typical of an encyclopedia. 2. Embracing _
`subjects : COMPREHENSIVE (encyclopedic learning) —‘“'°
`pe’di~cal-ly adv.
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`"1d I.
`en-cy-clo-pe-dism or en-cy-clo-pae-dism (911'Sl ’
`am) 11. Encyclopedic knowledge : ERUDI’I'ION.
`_,
`'di
`en-cy-elo-pe-dist or en-cy-clo-pae-dist (511'51 “”5
`A writer for or compiler of an encyclopedia.
`en'cyst (énesist’) V. cyst-ed, «cyst-ins, «Wat!- ’Vt'
`in or as if in a cyst. —vi. To form or become en
`—en-cyst’men¢, en’cys'u’tion 11.
`end (end) 11. [ME ende < 01-2.] 1. Either extremity
`ing length. 2. The outside or extreme edge: BOUNDARY‘ me "
`at which an act, event, or phenomenon ceases 0x 15 C
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`5 pet
`a pay a; care
`a toe
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`en-ciona (én-se’na) n. [Sp., holm oak < LLat. flicirm < lat. flex] An
`evergreen oak, Quercus agrifolia of southwestern North America,
`grown as a shade tree.
`en-ei-pher (én-si'for) Vt. -phered, -pherin,g, -phers. ENCODF. l.
`—en-ei’pherer r1. —en-ci’phement 11.
`encircle (En-sufkal) vt. -eled, mung, -c1es. 1. To form a circle
`around : SURROUND. LTo move or go around completely: make a
`circuit of. —en~eir’e1e-ment n.
`ell-clasp (En-klasp’) Vt. -clnsped, «flapping, «flaps. To em-
`brace closely.
`en-clavc (én'klav’, 6n’-) 11. [FL < OFr. enclaver, to enclose < VLat.
`*inclavare : Lat. in-, in + Lat. clavis, key] 1. A country or part of a
`country within the boundaries of another country. 2. A minority
`group preserving its own distinct culture while living within a larger
`group <Chinese enclaves in California cities>
`ensclit~ic (én-ldit’ik) 11. [LLat. encliticus, being an enclitic < Gk.
`enklitikos < enklinein, to lean on : en-, in + klinein, to lean] A
`word or particle that has no independent accent and forms an accen-
`tual and sometimes also graphemic unit with the preceding word;
`e.g., in "Give ’21:: the business,” he particle ’em is an enclitic.
`en-close (En-kloz’) vt. closed, «slog-ins, aloe-ea. [ME enclosen
`< OFr. enclos, p.part. of enclore < Lat. includere, to include :
`in—, in
`+ claudere, to close] LTo surround on all sides. 2. mTo place
`inside a container. 1!. To insert in the same envelope or package.
`3. To place an enclosure arou
`en-clo-snxe (én-klo’zhar) n. 1. The act of enclosing or state of be
`ing enclosed. 2. Something enclosed. 3. Something that encloses.
`ell-code (én-kbd’) Vt. cod-ed, «sod-ins, -codeo. 1. To put (a mes-
`sage) into code. 2. Computer Sci. To convert (a character) into an
`equivalent combination of bits. —en-cod’er n.
`en-co-mi-ast (En-ko’me-ast’, -ast) n. [Gk enkomiastés < enkomia-
`zein, to praise < enkdmion, encomiurn.] One who delivers or writes
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