Enfolds

/ɪnˈfoʊldz/ verb

Definition

Wraps around something completely; encloses or embraces something thoroughly.

Etymology

Third-person singular present tense of 'enfold,' from Old English 'enfealdan.' The '-s' ending indicates this is what 'he,' 'she,' or 'it' does in the present tense.

Kelly Says

In Shakespeare's time, 'enfolds' was a romantic word—lovers' arms 'enfold' each other. Interestingly, the word is still used in modern physics when describing how a black hole 'enfolds' space around it.

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