1. the practice of confining stray animals in a pound or enclosure
Usage: archaic; legal

Examples

• The medieval village had strict laws about pinfolding wandering livestock.
• Pinfolding was a common method of dealing with stray cattle in rural communities.
• The lord of the manor collected fees from the pinfolding of trespassing animals.
• Historical records show that pinfolding generated revenue for local authorities.
• The practice of pinfolding helped maintain order in agricultural settlements.