infold

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That is— Oh! lest my son should suffer cold, Him in his father’s coat infold, Lest cold should seize my darling fair, For her, her mother’s robe prepare.

From Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales by Owen, Elias

She stood looking down on his bowed head with a tenderness that seemed to infold him as with a mantle.

From Helmet of Navarre by Runkle, Bertha

A great hush brooded around; and yet not so awful was that intense stillness as the solemn calm which seemed to infold the quiet figure sitting so silently in the midst.

From Aunt Judith The Story of a Loving Life by Beaumont, Grace

Oh! speechless transport! mute let me infold thee!

From The Indian Princess La Belle Sauvage by Moses, Montrose Jonas

He saw the dark eyes grow soft with good thoughts; he saw the silent, proud defiance die out of the beautiful face; the lips quivered, sweet humility seemed to fall over her and infold her.

From Love Works Wonders A Novel by Brame, Charlotte M.