entwine

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Entwine for me the wreath of rural mirth,   And blast the murm'ring fiend, from chaos sent; Then, while the house-dog snores upon the hearth,  I'll sit, and hail thy sacred name, CONTENT!

From Poems (1828) by Gent, Thomas

Affections, like the ivy In nature's leafy screen, Entwine the boughs o' early love Wi' foliage "ever green."

From The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume III The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century by Rogers, Charles

Fond maids, the chosen of their hearts to please, Entwine their ears with sweet Śirísha flowers, Whose fragrant lips attract the kiss of bees That softly murmur through the summer hours.

From Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala by Arnold, Edwin, Sir

Entwine their memory with thy polished lore: Cherish the sacred dust above their bed Who sprang to shield thee from the traitor's dart!

From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3 No 2, February 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various

When glowing youth and beauty met, Blush at each other's glance, And, bounding to the castanet, Entwine th' impassioned dance.

From The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance by Adams, John Turvill