garth

¹ American  

[gahrth] / gɑrθ /

noun

1. Also called cloister garth.  an open courtyard enclosed by a cloister.

2. Archaic. a yard or garden.

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Garth ² American  

[gahrth] / gɑrθ /

noun

1. a male given name.

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garth ¹ British  

/ ɡɑːθ /

noun

1. a courtyard surrounded by a cloister

2. archaic a yard or garden

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garth ² British  

/ ɡɑːθ /

noun

1. dialect a child's hoop, often the rim of a bicycle wheel

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Etymology

Origin of garth

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Old Norse garthr “farm, farmyard, courtyard”; see yard ²

Example Sentences

The lawns, scythed by the monks, formed a courtyard called a garth.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2020

Then he sees in the garth a shining fountain, with five streams flowing out of it, and the hosts in turn a-drinking its water.

From The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by Wentz, W. Y. Evans

Nor do we know what was the official language in Canute's royal garth; but the probabilities are that both Old English and Old Norse were in constant use.

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

“Martin,” cried a shrill voice from the garth, “is that lookin’ fer eggs?”

From The Revellers by Tracy, Louis