wrapt

English

Etymology 1

From rapt, by overuse of ⟨wr⟩. Compare rack/wrack; see usage notes for rack.

Adjective

wrapt (comparative more wrapt, superlative most wrapt)

  1. Misspelling of rapt.
    • Beattie
      Lo! where the stripling, wrapt in wonder, roves.

Etymology 2

Verb

wrapt

  1. simple past tense and past participle of wrap: archaic spelling of wrapped.
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