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Infold v. t. (past & past part. infolded; pres. part. infolding) (Written also enfold)

To wrap up or cover with folds; to envelop; to inwrap; to inclose; to involve. "Gilded tombs do worms infold." "Infold his limbs in bands."

To clasp with the arms; to embrace. "Noble Banquo,... let me infold thee, And hold thee to my heart."

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Etymology of 'Infold'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Infold" Quotes from Famous Books

... what strange humors do conspire to patch up the natures of some minds. The elements do seem to strive which shall conquer and rise above the other. In good sooth our late queen did infold them all together. I bless her memory for all her goodness to me and my family; and now will I show you what strange temperament she did sometimes put forth. Her mind was oftimes like the gentle air that cometh from the westerly point in a summer's morn; ...

— Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth • Lucy Aikin