To Surround With an Army to Take Over Historically

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Architectural Styles, Group 1165, Puzzle 3 (Fences and Gates).

Question is: To Surround With an Army to Take Over Historically

and the answer is: ASSIEGE

Word Meaning:

ASSIEGE — (obsolete) A siege.

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