garth
noun
an open courtyard enclosed by a cloister.
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garth
1 American
[gahrth]
/ gɑrθ /
noun
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Also called cloister garth. an open courtyard enclosed by a cloister.
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Archaic. a yard or garden.
Garth
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American
[gahrth]
/ gɑrθ /
noun
garth
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British
/ ɡɑːθ /
noun
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a courtyard surrounded by a cloister
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archaic a yard or garden
garth
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British
/ ɡɑːθ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of garth
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Old Norse garthr “farm, farmyard, courtyard”; see yard 2
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The lawns, scythed by the monks, formed a courtyard called a garth.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 9, 2020
A large open courtyard, resembling the garth of a cloister, with a fountain in it, is surrounded cloister-wise by arcades supporting timber roofs.
From Architecture Classic and Early Christian by Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger)
Without the garth of King Atli, but within, a wavering cloud Rolls, hiding the roof and the roof-sun; then she stirrith and crieth aloud.’”
From Molly Brown of Kentucky by Speed, Nell
The king's garth probably differed very little from those of the wealthier chiefs.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus
During the reign of Canute, however, there must have been material advancement in the direction of greater magnificence in the royal garth.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus
Country music star Garth Brooks is considering a sale of his catalog, eyeing roughly $2 billion for the rights to his songs and recordings, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Constellation executives, including President and CEO Bill Newlands, Chief Financial Officer Garth Hankinson, and incoming President and CEO Nicholas Fink will host a conference call to discuss financial results at 8 a.m.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Kial Garth Robinson, 29, of Littlehampton, was sentenced to 11 years in prison, while Piran Ezra Wilkinson, 48, from Chichester, was jailed for nine years.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
“I was already starstruck before Garth walked up and introduced himself,” Snider wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2025
She even trusted Garth to be alone in the room while she took some papers down to the office.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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