infold en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English infolden, equivalent to in- + fold.
Meanings
- Synonym of infolding.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| infolds | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| enfold | alternative | lexicographic |
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infold en · VERB
Etymology
From Middle English infolden, equivalent to in- + fold.
Meanings
- To fold inwards.
- (transitive) To wrap up or inwrap; involve; inclose; enfold or envelop.
- (transitive) To clasp with the arms; embrace.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| enfold | alternative | lexicographic | |
| infolds | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| infolded | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| infolded | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| infolding | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |