Webster's English Dictionary

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surround

1. sur.round \s*-'rau.nd\ vt [ME surrounden to overflow, fr. MF suronder, 
   fr. LL superundare)X, fr. L super- + unda wave - more at WATER 1: to 
   enclose on all sides : ENCOMPASS  2: to ring about : ENCIRCLE  3: to 
   enclose so as to cut off communication or retreat; also : MINVEST
2. surround n : something (as a border or edging) that surrounds