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bield - What does it mean?

Definition of 'bield'

English

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Etymology 1

From (etyl) (m), (m), from (etyl) (m), .

Noun

(en-noun)
  • Boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance.
  • Resource, help, relief; a means of help or relief; support; sustenance.
  • Shelter, refuge or protection.
  • *1600 , (Edward Fairfax), The (Jerusalem Delivered) of (w), Book XVI, xlix:
  • *:This breast, this bosom soft, shall be thy bield / 'Gainst storms of arrows, darts, and weapons thrown.
  • A place of shelter, a refuge.
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    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) (m), (m), from (etyl) (m), .

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (transitive|obsolete|or|dialectal) To make bold, give courage or confidence to.
  • (transitive|obsolete|or|dialectal) To defend, protect or shelter.
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