infold etymology

Etymology

The word "infold" has Old English roots:

• in: meaning "into" or "within"
• fealdan: meaning "to fold"

Meaning

• Verb:
  • To fold inward or together
  • To envelop or embrace
  • To involve or include
• Noun:
  • A fold or enclosure
  • A protective or enclosing layer

Origin

The word "infold" first emerged in Old English in the late 10th or early 11th century. It was formed by combining the prefix "in-" with the verb "fealdan." The original meaning was "to fold inward." Over time, the meaning expanded to include other related concepts, such as enveloping, embracing, involving, and including.

infold relate terms

• enfold

  Etymology From Middle English enfolden from Old English onfealdan onfeallan from Pro

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  Etymology The word fold derives from the Proto Germanic root falþ meaning fold

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  Etymology Latin defenestratio from de meaning down or out of and fenestra mea

• defect

  Etymology The word defect comes from the Latin word deficere which means to fail

• imminent

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• sanctuary

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• source

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