shroud

shroud n

OE 'fittings, furniture, ornaments, kind of textile fabric, state clothing, attire' < Gr. 'to cut'; see shred, n.

1. Sheet; pall; winding cloth; material for covering a dead person; [fig.] sunset.
2. Garment; veil; article of clothing.

shroud [-ed] v

see shroud, n.

1. Dress; cover; conceal as with bridal attire.