suffix forming adjectives and adverbs from cardinal numbers, meaning: 1 in an amount multiplied by (repaid tenfold).

- with so many parts (threefold blessing). [originally = ‘folded in so many layers’]

- —v. - a bend or close (a flexible thing) over upon itself. B (foll. By back, over, down) bend part of (a thing) (fold down the flap).

- become or be able to be folded.

- (foll. By away, up) make compact by folding.

- (often foll. By up) colloq. Collapse, cease to function.

- enfold (esp. Fold in the arms or to the breast).

- (foll. By about, round) clasp (the arms).

- (foll. By in) mix (an ingredient with others) gently. —n. - folding.

- line made by folding.

- folded part.

- hollow among hills.

- curvature of geological strata.

- —n. - = *sheepfold.

- religious group or congregation. —v. Enclose (sheep) in a fold. [old english]