Definitions For Bield

Alternative forms

Etymology 1

From Middle English belde, beeld, beld, from , bieldo, , courage, boldness, from , from *balþaz, t=bold, from . Cognate with (), . More at bold.

Noun

BIELD (plural bields) (obsolete, dialectal) boldness, boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance. (obsolete, dialectal) resource, resource, help, relief; a means of help or relief; support; sustenance. (obsolete, dialectal) shelter, shelter, refuge or protection. (obsolete, dialectal) A place of shelter, a refuge.

Derived terms

bieldy

Related terms

bold

Etymology 2

From Middle English beelden, belden, from , bieldan, t=to encourage, embolden, from , from . Cognate with , (), .

Verb

(transitive, obsolete, dialectal) To make bold, give courage or confidence to. (transitive, obsolete, dialectal) To defend, protect or shelter.

Synonyms

encourage

Anagrams

Dible, beild, belid, biled