How Do You Spell PINFOLD?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪnfə͡ʊld] (IPA)

The word "pinfold" is spelled with a "p" followed by an "i" and "n," just like the word "pin." It is followed by a "f," a "o," an "l," and a "d." The IPA phonetic transcription for "pinfold" is /ˈpɪn.fəʊld/. The first syllable, "pin," is pronounced as in the word "spin." The second syllable, "fold," is pronounced as in the word "cold." The stress falls on the first syllable, making it a two-syllable word. "Pinfold" means an enclosed place for confining stray animals.

PINFOLD Meaning and Definition

1. A pinfold is a noun that refers to an enclosure or a small field specifically designed to confine stray or wandering animals, especially livestock. It typically consists of fortified walls or fences made of wood or other sturdy materials. The word "pinfold" is believed to have originated from the Old English word "pundfald," where "pund" means enclosure and "fald" means fold or pen.

   In traditional agricultural communities, pinfolds were common features used to safely hold or secure animals until their rightful owners claimed them or until suitable arrangements for their release or disposal were made. Pinfolds were not only used for stray or lost livestock but also served as temporary holding areas for animals awaiting sale or processing. They played a crucial role in preventing animal damage to crops, gardens, or other private properties, as well as protecting the animals from potential dangers, such as traffic accidents or attacks by predators.

   While pinfolds were commonly found in rural areas, they have become less prevalent with the advent of modern agricultural practices and more efficient methods of animal control. Nowadays, pinfolds are often associated with historical or cultural significance, and some have been preserved as landmarks or tourist attractions.

2. A place in which cattle straying and doing damage are temporarily confined or impounded; a pound.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PINFOLD

• oinfold
• linfold
• -infold
• 0infold
• punfold
• pjnfold
• pknfold
• ponfold
• p9nfold
• p8nfold
• pibfold
• pimfold
• pijfold
• pihfold
• pindold
• pincold
• pinvold
• pingold
• pintold

Etymology of PINFOLD

The word "pinfold" has Old English origins and is composed of two elements. The first element is "pin", derived from the Old English word "pinn" or "pinnian", which means "to fasten with a pin or peg". The second element is "fold", derived from the Old English word "fald" or "feald", meaning "enclosure" or "pen". Therefore, "pinfold" refers to a place where livestock, such as sheep or cattle, could be confined by securing them with pins or pegs in an enclosed area.

Similar spelling word for PINFOLD

• Penfold.

Plural form of PINFOLD is PINFOLDS

Conjugate verb Pinfold

CONDITIONAL

I would pinfold

you would pinfold

he/she/it would pinfold

we would pinfold

they would pinfold

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be pinfolding

you would be pinfolding

he/she/it would be pinfolding

we would be pinfolding

they would be pinfolding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pinfold

you would have pinfold

he/she/it would have pinfold

we would have pinfold

they would have pinfold

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been pinfolding

you would have been pinfolding

he/she/it would have been pinfolding

we would have been pinfolding

they would have been pinfolding

FUTURE

I will pinfold

you will pinfold

he/she/it will pinfold

we will pinfold

they will pinfold

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be pinfolding

you will be pinfolding

he/she/it will be pinfolding

we will be pinfolding

they will be pinfolding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pinfolded

you will have pinfolded

he/she/it will have pinfolded

we will have pinfolded

they will have pinfolded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been pinfolding

you will have been pinfolding

he/she/it will have been pinfolding

we will have been pinfolding

they will have been pinfolding

IMPERATIVE

you pinfold

we let´s pinfold

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pinfold

PAST

I pinfolded

you pinfolded

he/she/it pinfolded

we pinfolded

they pinfolded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pinfolding

you were pinfolding

he/she/it was pinfolding

we were pinfolding

they were pinfolding

PAST PARTICIPLE

pinfolded

PAST PERFECT

I had pinfolded

you had pinfolded

he/she/it had pinfolded

we had pinfolded

they had pinfolded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been pinfolding

you had been pinfolding

he/she/it had been pinfolding

we had been pinfolding

they had been pinfolding

PRESENT

I pinfold

you pinfold

he/she/it pinfolds

we pinfold

they pinfold

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am pinfolding

you are pinfolding

he/she/it is pinfolding

we are pinfolding

they are pinfolding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pinfolding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pinfolded

you have pinfolded

he/she/it has pinfolded

we have pinfolded

they have pinfolded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pinfolding

you have been pinfolding

he/she/it has been pinfolding

we have been pinfolding

they have been pinfolding