You can still see roots of this word in modern English words like helmet (a head covering) and hull (a shell covering) . 🩺 To Heal or Cure
In a famous medieval poem debating the loyalty of women, a line reads: "And helede him wiþ couertour," meaning "and covered him with a coverlet/blanket." Helede
"Helede" is a term with distinct meanings depending on whether you are looking at historical linguistics or genealogy. You can still see roots of this word