En‐cir″cle (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Encircled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Encircling (?).] [Pref. en- + circle: cf. OF. encercler.] To form a circle about; to inclose within a circle or ring; to surround; as, to encircle one in the arms; the army encircled the city.
Her brows encircled with his serpent rod. Parnell.
Syn. — To encompass; surround; environ; inclose.