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Put on grave attire? (8)

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enshroud

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(Other definitions for enshroud that I've seen before include "Cover with a garment (or mist?)" , "Hide - cloak" , "Completely envelop" , "Envelop and hide from view" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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