"beild" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: beilds [plural]
Etymology: Probably from the same root as build. Etymology templates: {{m|en|build}} build Head templates: {{en-noun}} beild (plural beilds)
  1. (Scotland, UK, dialect) A place of shelter; protection; refuge. Tags: Scotland, UK, dialectal Synonyms: beeld, bield
    Sense id: en-beild-en-noun-vBmlS6St Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English

Inflected forms

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