bield

Boldness, courage; confidence; a feeling of security, assurance.

Resource, help, relief; a means of help or relief; support; sustenance.

Shelter, refuge or protection.

This breast, this bosom soft, shall be thy bield / 'Gainst storms of arrows, darts, and weapons thrown.

A place of shelter, a refuge.

To make bold, give courage or confidence to.

To defend, protect or shelter.