bield

(noun, verb)

noun

1. (obsolete or dialectal) Boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance.

2. (obsolete or dialectal) Resource, help, relief; a means of help or relief; support; sustenance.

3. (obsolete or dialectal) Shelter, refuge or protection.

4. (obsolete or dialectal) A place of shelter, a refuge.

verb

1. (transitive, obsolete or dialectal) To make bold, give courage or confidence to.

2. (transitive, obsolete or dialectal) To defend, protect or shelter.