Close, klose, s

an enclosure. or place fenced in; the confines of a cathedral or abbey; an entry from a street; a blind alley: a. shut fast, so as to have no opening; compact; well guarded; without ventilation; stagnant; confined; narrow; near in place or time; very nearly equal; secret; having the quality of secrecy; reserved; intent; attentive; concise; strictly adhering to the original; compre ed, as thoughts or words; intimate; accurate; penurious; not liberal: ad. closely; nearly; densely; secretly; pre ingly. Applied to the weather, armand damp, cloudy or foggy, or warm and relaxing, occasioning sense of la itude and depre ion. Drawn, as abird, in a coat of arms, with the wings close, and in a standing posture [Her.] Close by, within a little distance; very near. Closely, klose'-le, ad. in a close manner. Closene , klose'-nes, s. the state of being close.