enfolding
|en-fold-ing|
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/ɪnˈfoʊldɪŋ/
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/ɪnˈfəʊldɪŋ/
(enfold)
to wrap or cover
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enfold' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enfolden', where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'fold' meant 'to wrap or cover'.
Historical Evolution
'enfolden' transformed into the modern English word 'enfold'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wrap or cover something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'enfold'.
The mother was enfolding her child in a warm embrace.
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Last updated: 2025/05/28 18:07