1. an enclosure for confining stray animals, especially cattle or sheep
Usage: archaic; British

1. to confine in a pinfold or enclosure
Usage: archaic; British

Examples

• The village pinfold was used to hold wandering livestock until their owners claimed them.
• Stray cattle were driven to the old stone pinfold at the edge of town.
• The farmer had to pay a fine to retrieve his sheep from the pinfold.
• Historical records show that every medieval village had its own pinfold.
• The constable would pinfold any animals found grazing on common land without permission.
• They decided to pinfold the escaped goats until morning.