Category:Unfold

Un*fold", v. t. Etym: [as. unfealdan. See 1st un-, and fold, v. t.]

1. To open the folds of; to expand; to spread out; as, to unfold a Tablecloth. Unfold thy forehead gathered into frowns. Herbert.

2. To open, as anything covered or close; to lay open to view or Contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive Development; to display; to disclose; to reveal; to elucidate; to Explain; as, to unfold one's designs; to unfold the principles of a Science. Unfold the passion of my love. Shak.

3. To release from a fold or pen; as, to unfold sheep.

Unfold Un*fold", v. i.

Defn: to open; to expand; to become disclosed or developed. The wind blows cold while the morning doth unfold. J. Fletcher.