infold

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A sprightly courser, fairer than the rest, The king himself presents his royal guest: A lion's hide his back and limbs infold, Precious with studded work, and paws of gold.

From The Aeneid English by Virgil

Not one save him—him—whose love had broken down all barriers that it might reach and infold her.

From Sister Dolorosa and Posthumous Fame by Allen, James Lane

A mad love, indeed; she went nearer to the gleaming waters; they seemed to rise and infold her; the water-lilies seemed to hold her up.

From A Mad Love by Brame, Charlotte M.

O, well for the fortunate soul Which Music’s wings infold, Stealing away the memory Of sorrows new and old!

From May-Day and Other Pieces by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

What but the love of God infold them when father and mother had failed.

From In Wild Rose Time by Douglas, Amanda M.