simple past tense and past participle of bield

plural of bield

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bield

(obsolete or dialectal) Boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance. / (obsolete or dialectal) Resource, help, relief; a means of help or relief; support; sustenance.

(transitive, obsolete or dialectal) To make bold, give courage or confidence to. / (transitive, obsolete or dialectal) To defend, protect or shelter.

present participle of bield