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bield

Bield (noun) means Boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance.

noun
1
Boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance.
2
Resource, help, relief; a means of help or relief; support; sustenance.
3
Shelter, refuge or protection.
4
A place of shelter, a refuge.
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Etymology

From Middle English belde, beeld, beld, from Old English bieldu (“courage, boldness”), from Proto-Germanic *balþį̄ (“boldness”), from *balþaz (“bold”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰel- (“to inflate, swell”). Cognate with Old High German baldī (“boldness, courage”) (Middle High German belde), Gothic 𐌱𐌰𐌻𐌸𐌴𐌹 (balþei, “boldness, courage”). More at bold.

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What is the meaning of bield?

"bield" (noun) means boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance.

What are the different meanings of bield?

"bield" has 3 main meanings: 1. Boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance; 2. Resource, help, relief; a means of help or relief; support; sustenance; 3. Shelter, refuge or protection.

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