umbefolden

Middle English

Etymology

From umbe- +‎ folden.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌymbeˈfɔːlden/, /ˌumbeˈfɔːlden/

Verb

umbefolden (third-person singular simple present umbefoldeth, present participle umbefoldende, first-/third-person singular past indicative umbefeld, past participle umbefolden)

1. (transitive) to envelop; enfold
2. (transitive) to encircle in battle
3. (transitive) to embrace; clasp