Mar. 31st, 2015

circumvolve

Mar. 31st, 2015 07:45 am
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circumvolve (sur-kuhm-VOLV) - v., to revolve or cause to revolve.


Originally, to roll around, which involves revolving. Adopted in the 1590s from Latin circumvolvere, from circum-, about + volvere, to roll/turn.

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