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Webster 1913 Edition

Infold

In-fold′

(ĭn-fōld′)
,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Infolded
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Infolding
.]
[Pref.
in-
in +
fold
.]
[Written also
enfold
.]
1.
To wrap up or cover with folds; to envelop; to inwrap; to inclose; to involve.
Gilded tombs do worms
infold
.
Shakespeare
Infold
his limbs in bands.
Blackmore.
2.
To clasp with the arms; to embrace.
Noble Banquo, . . . let me
infold
thee,
And hold thee to my heart.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition

Infold

INFOLD

,
Verb.
I.
[in and fold.] To involve; to wrap up or enwrap; to inclose.
Infold his limbs in bands.
1.
To clasp with the arms; to embrace.
Noble Banco, let me infold thee,
And hold thee to my heart.

Definition 2024

infold

infold

English

Alternative forms

Verb

infold ‎(third-person singular simple present infolds, present participle infolding, simple past and past participle infolded)

  1. (transitive) To fold inwards.
  2. (transitive) To wrap up or inwrap; involve; inclose; enfold or envelop.
  3. (transitive) To clasp with the arms; embrace.

Etymology

From in- +‎ fold.

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