folded
UK: ˈfəʊldɪd | US: ˈfoʊldɪd
adj. bent or creased (e.g., paper, fabric)
v. (past tense of fold) to bend something over itself
The root fold traces back to Old English fealdan, meaning "to bend or double over," from Proto-Germanic falthaną. The -ed suffix is a common Germanic past tense marker, indicating completed action. The word's logic reflects the physical act of bending layers together, preserved in modern usage for both literal (paper) and metaphorical (businesses "folding") contexts.
She folded the letter carefully before placing it in the envelope.
The folded napkins added elegance to the dinner table.
His arms were folded tightly across his chest.
The company folded after years of financial struggle.
The map was so badly folded that some areas were illegible.