English
Etymology 1
Old English gyrdan (to put a belt around, to put a girdle around).
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Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��(r)d|-��(r)d
Verb
en-verb|girds|girding|girded or girt
- transitive To bind with a flexible rope or cord, much like a belt.
#:The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large.
#:The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear.
Related terms
girder
girdle
gird up one�s loins
girt
undergird
Etymology 2
Noun
en-noun
- A sarcastic remark.
Verb
en-verb
- transitive To jeer at.
- intransitive To jeer.
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