engird

[en-gurd]

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verb (used with object), en·girt or en·gird·ed, en·gird·ing.

to encircle; encompass: The equator engirds the earth.

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Origin of engird

First recorded in 1560–70; en-¹ + gird¹

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Related Words

band, begird, belt, cincture, circle, compass, encompass, engirdle, gird, girdle, ring, surround

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Historical Examples

The floors of the gallery which engird the rotunda, and the winding stairs leading to them, are of iron.
Norman's New Orleans and Environs
B. M. Norman