bield

bield
Beild Beild, n. [Prob. from the same root as build, v. t.] A place of shelter; protection; refuge. [Scot. & Prov. Eng.] [Also written {bield} and {beeld}.] [1913 Webster]

The random beild o' clod or stane. --Burns. [1913 Webster]


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  • Bield — Bield, n. A shelter. Same as {Beild}. [Scot.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Bield — Bield, v. t. To shelter. [Scot.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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