infold

verb

in·fold in-ˈfōld

infolded; infolding; infolds

: enfold, envelop

: to fold inward or toward one another

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of infold was in the 15th century

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“Infold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infold. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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infold

transitive verb

in·fold in-ˈfōld

: to cover or surround with folds or a covering

infold the hernial sac with sutures

ˈin-ˌ

: to fold inward or toward one another

the neural crests infold and fuse

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