Enfoldings

/ɪnˈfoʊldɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Multiple instances or examples of wrapping, folding, or embracing things together.

Etymology

Plural form of 'enfolding,' created by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s' to the gerund noun form. It maintains the same root as 'fold' but in its repeated or multiple sense.

Kelly Says

This word appears in 17th-century poetry describing the 'enfoldings' of fabric in sculpture, or the way tree branches create multiple 'enfoldings' around the trunk. It's rarely used today, which makes it feel delightfully archaic.

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