infold

English

Alternative forms

• enfold

Etymology

From Middle English infolden, equivalent to in- +‎ fold.

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.