Definition of the word enfold

The word "enfold" has its roots in Old English and Middle English. It is derived from the prefix "en-" which means "in" or "upon," and the Proto-Germanic word "*faldiz," which means "fold." This Proto-Germanic word is also the source of the Modern English word "fold." In Old English, the word "enfold" meant "to cover or wrap up," and it was often used to describe the act of covering or surrounding something with a cloth or other material. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the idea of embracing or including something within oneself or one's plans. In Modern English, the word "enfold" is often used to describe the act of wrapping or covering something gently, as in "enfold in a blanket," or to describe the act of including or incorporating something into a larger whole, as in "enfolded in a sense of community."