Folden

/ˈfoʊldən/ adjective

Definition

An archaic past participle of 'fold,' meaning something that has been folded, bent, or enclosed.

Etymology

From Old English 'foldan' (to fold). The '-en' ending was used in Middle and Old English for past participles, similar to 'forgotten' or 'beaten.' This form is rarely used in modern English.

Kelly Says

You can see 'folden' in old poems and Shakespeare—it sounds poetic and ancient because it IS. Modern English simplified it to just 'folded,' but archaic English loved these '-en' endings.

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