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To shroud is to wrap someone in special burial clothing or to conceal something from view. (verb)
When you cover a person in special burial clothing, this is an example of a situation where you shroud the person.
A shroud is a veil or a cloth used to wrap a body for burial. (noun)
An example of a shroud is the large, sheet-like piece of cloth which was believed to have been used to wrap Jesus.
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