gird

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/ɡɜːd/ English

Definitions

verb

To bind with a flexible rope or cord.“The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large.”
To encircle with, or as if with a belt.“The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear.”
To prepare oneself for an action.

noun

A sarcastic remark.
A stroke with a rod or switch.
A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.

verb

To jeer at.
To jeer.

Related words

Synonyms

girdle begird encircle girth fortify build up arm encompass surround thyself guard engirdle rope bind begirdle cord

Associated

loins trench chino trenches butte thy tombstone rancho alley nas goose dug

Rhymes

absurd spurred stirred conferred interred nerd demurred purred preferred deferred

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