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Fauld vs Yauld - What's the difference?

fauld | yauld |

As a noun fauld

is a piece of armor worn below a breastplate to protect the waist and hips.

As an adjective yauld is

vigorous; strong; healthy.

fauld

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a piece of armor worn below a breastplate to protect the waist and hips.
  • The arch over the dam of a blast furnace; the tymp arch.
    • (Webster 1913)

    yauld

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Vigorous; strong; healthy.
  • Active; sprightly; alert.
  • Supple; active; athletic; nimble.