belde
Middle English
/ˈbeːld(ə)/
noun
Definitions
- motivation, promotion, fostering
- assistance, aiding, relief
- safeguarding, refuge, guarding
- (rare) boldness, daring, courageousness
- An individual who assists or safeguards.
Etymology
Inherited from Old English byldo inherited from *balþī inherited from Proto-Germanic *balþį̄ (boldness).
Origin
Proto-Germanic
*balþį̄
Gloss
boldness