English Explanatory Dictionary

enfold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To envelop and wrap up something.
To clasp with the arms; embrace.

Word forms

enfold enfolds enfolding enfolded

Etymology

Alteration of earlier infold, from Middle English infolden, equivalent to en- + fold.

Synonyms

lap enwrap

Derived words

enfoldedly enfolder enfoldingly enfoldment unenfolded

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