1. (v. t.) To clothe; to wrap.

2. (n.) A cloak or plaid.

3. (n.) That which happens or comes suddenly or unexpectedly; also, the manner of occurrence or taking place; chance; fortune; accident; casual event; fate; luck; lot.

4. (v. i.) To happen; to befall; to chance.

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