upfold

[uhp-fohld]

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verb (used with object)

to fold up or together: Some morning-glories upfold their flowers by noon.

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Origin of upfold

First recorded in 1300–50, upfold is from the Middle English word upfolden. See up-, fold¹

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It was a sorrowful day at the Upfold Farm in spite of the children's unconscious mirthfulness.
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