engirdle

American  

[en-gur-dl] / ɛnˈgɜr dl /

verb (used with object)

engirdled, engirdling

1. to engird.

---

Etymology

Origin of engirdle

First recorded in 1595–1605; en- ¹ + girdle

Example Sentences

If you choose, plant the foot of the ladder in a fiery test and engirdle each round with a forest of thorns.

From The Hindered Hand or, The Reign of the Repressionist by Bell, Robert E.

How should I so, That cannot with these arms of mine engirdle All which I am; that am a foreigner In mine own region?

From New Poems by Thompson, Francis

The seas which engirdle this island," the Ambassador said thoughtfully, "have brought the English great weal, as they may bring to her much woe.

From The Great Impersonation by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

Why engirdle its waist in warmth and cordage, and expose its feet to every storm and frost, to mud and snow?

From Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women On the Various Duties of Life, Physical, Intellectual, And Moral Development; Self-Culture, Improvement, Dress, Beauty, Fashion, Employment, Education, The Home Relations, Their Duties To Young Men, Marriage, Womanhood And Happiness. by Weaver, George Sumner

Whom seekest thou, where unclomb rocks engirdle Peace, smiling peace? 

From The Death of Balder by Borrow, George Henry