infold

¹

[ in-fohld ]

verb (used with object)

1. enfold.

infold

²

[ in-fohld ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to invaginate ( def 2, 3, 4 ).

infold

/ ɪnˈfəʊld /

verb

1. See enfold
   a variant spelling of enfold

Derived Forms

• inˈfoldment, noun
• inˈfolder, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of infold¹

in- ¹ + fold ¹; enfold

Example Sentences

The prophecy these parables infold is most marvellous, spoken as it was in a time of so deep discouragement.

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I lament only that I took you not at once to your proper security—to these arms, my Camilla, that now so fondly infold you!

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What but the love of God infold them when father and mother had failed.

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Then he endeavored to infold his father in his embrace, but his arms inclosed only an unsubstantial shade.

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She felt that she must infold such a figure not only in swaddling clothes, but in love.

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