v. Obs. [OE. befaldan, -fealdan, f. BE- 1 + f(e)aldan (pa. t. feold, pa. pple. f(e)alden) to FOLD.] trans. To fold up, wrap up, envelope.
a. 1000. Ælfric, Gen. xxvii. 16. And befeold his handa mid þæra tyccena fellum.
1340. Ayenb., 8. Zuich wreþe long yhyealde and byuealde ine herte.
c. 1400. Le Freine, 172. Therin she leyed the childe, for cold, In the pel as it was bifold.
