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verb transitive

circum-vestĭo

2nd PP circum-vestīre · conj. 4th
To clothe; cover over •
To clothe or cover over (very rare): arborem, Plin. 17, 23, 35, § 208.—In a figure: aliquem amictu prudentiae, Ambros. Virg. 12, 48.—*
to wrap himself up in words poetic
Poet., of one who uses language to conceal his thoughts: se circumvestire dictis, to wrap himself up in words, Poët. ap. Cic. de Or. 3, 39, 158 (Trag. Rel. inc. v. 113 Rib.).
Perseus ID: n8369 Key: circumvestio