enfold

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfəʊld, ɛn-/

verb

[with object]
  • surround; envelop: he shut off the engine and silence enfolded them
  • hold or clasp (someone) lovingly in one’s arms: he enfolded her in his arms and stroked her hair

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'involve, entail, imply'; formerly also as infold): from en-1, in-2 'within' + fold1