Definitions

1. verb

to go around something in a circular path, especially in order to reach a point on the other side.

“The hikers had to circumfer the mountain to reach the other side.”

2. noun

a circuit or route that goes around something.

“The circumfer of the lake made it difficult to find a safe place to swim.”

3. verb (archaic)

to cover or encompass something.

“The kingdom’s power circumfeth the land.”