enfolding

[en-fohld]

Origin

verb (used with object)

to wrap up; envelop: to enfold someone in a cloak.

to surround as if with folds: He wished to enfold her in the warmth of his love. What happened is enfolded in mystery.

to hug or clasp; embrace: She enfolded him in her arms.

to form into a fold or folds: The material of the skirt had been enfolded to form a loose, graceful drape.

Origin:
1585–95; en-¹ + fold¹

Related forms

en·fold·er, noun

en·fold·ment, noun

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enfold

early 15c., from en- "make, put in" + fold.

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