1. Plural of caul; a membrane or hood-like covering, especially one that envelops a newborn infant's head at birth.
Usage: medical/obstetric term; often considered a sign of good fortune in folklore
2. Plural of caul; a net or mesh bag used to hold or contain something.
Usage: archaic or regional usage

Examples

• Some babies are born with caulds covering their faces.
• In medieval times, caulds were believed to protect infants from drowning.
• The midwife carefully removed the caul from the newborn's head.
• Folklore held that children born with caulds possessed special powers.
• The market vendor used small caulds to hold fresh produce.