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engulf (v.)
1550s, from
en-
(1) "make, put in" +
gulf
(n.) or else from Old French
engolfer
. Originally of seas, whirlpools, etc.; by 1711 of fire and other mediums. Figurative use from 1590s. Related:
Engulfed
;
engulfing
.
