Obs. [ad. OF. fouldrer, f. fouldre: see FOULDRE.] trans. To flash or thunder forth; to send forth as a thundercloud or a gun. Also absol.
1559. Mirr. Mag., Mortimers, iv.
For now alone he ruleth as him lust, | |
Ne recks for reade, saue of king Edwards mother: | |
Which forced enuy foulder out the rust, | |
That in mens hearts before did lie and smother. |
1594. W. Percy, Cælia, x.
First from the leads of that proud Citadell | |
Do foulder forth two fierie Culuerines, | |
Vnder two red coates keepe the Larum bell, | |
For feare of close or open venturings. |
Hence Fouldering ppl. a.
1592. Spenser, F. Q., II. ii. 20.
Seemd that lowde thunder with amazement great | |
Did rend the ratling skyes with flames of fouldring heat. |