v. Obs. rare–1. [f. A- pref. 1, away, onward + BELDE, OE. bealdian to be bold; f. beald WS. form of bald bold.] To wax bold, become bolder.
c. 1300. K. Alis., 2442, Weber I. 103. So they weore cowardes alle,… Theo folk of Perce gan abelde.
