Definitions For Encloser

Verb

to enclose (form, create a boundary)

Conjugation

{{fro-conj-er}}

Noun

ENCLOSER (plural ENCLOSERs) (now, chiefly, historical) Someone who appropriates common land. More generally, someone or something that encloses something. (computer programming) An object, procedure, or other portion of code that defines the scope of a variable.

Usage notes

For more on the spelling of this word, see enclose.

Alternative forms

incloser {{qualifier, archaic}}

Etymology

From the conjugated forms of enclore, such as enclosons, enclosez. Compare modern French fuiter for a similar formation.

Anagrams

Lecrones, Lorences, ensorcel, re-clones, reclones

Old French