bield

  1. Noun.  (obsolete, or) boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance.
  2. Noun.  (obsolete, or) resource, help, relief; a means of help or relief; support; sustenance.
  3. Noun.  (obsolete, or) shelter, refuge or protection.
  4. Noun.  (obsolete, or) A place of shelter, a refuge.
  5. Verb.  (transitive, obsolete) To make bold, give courage or confidence to.
  6. Verb.  (transitive, obsolete) To defend, protect or shelter.

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