bield noun 4verb 2forms 3 noun4 •(no longer used) Shelter, refuge or protection.This breast, this bosom soft, shall be thy bield / 'Gainst storms of arrows, darts, and weapons thrown. — 1600 •(no longer used) A place of shelter, a refuge. •(no longer used) Boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance. •(no longer used) Resource, help, relief; a means of help or relief; support; sustenance. verb2 •(dialect, no longer used) To defend, protect or shelter. •(dialect, no longer used) To make bold, give courage or confidence to. formsbielded · bielding · bields