Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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ENFAULD, v. Sc. form of Eng. enfold. Cf. Fauld, n.1, v.1Dmf. 1823 J. Kennedy Poems 37:
The auld fowk grown weary, their limbs now enfauld In blankets, the finest frae sheep on the fell.e.Lth. 1885 J. Lumsden Rhymes & Sk. 19:
Enfauld that nook on Tyneside, Bright spirit powers, evermair.