enshrinement en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English enshrine Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English enshrinement From enshrine + -ment.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The state of being enshrined
- (countable) The act of enshrining or something that enshrines
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| enshrinements | Number=Plur | lexicographic |