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girth
[ gurth ]
/ gÉrĪø /
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Definition of girth
noun
the measure around anything; circumference.
a band that passes underneath a horse or other animal to hold a saddle in place, especially one having a buckle at each end for fastening to straps running from under the flaps of the saddle.
something that encircles; a band or girdle.
verb (used with object)
to bind or fasten with a girth.
to girdle; encircle.
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British Dictionary definitions for girth
girth
/ (É”ÉĖĪø) /
noun
the distance around something; circumference
size or bulka man of great girth
a band around a horse's belly to keep the saddle in position
verb
(usually foll by up) to fasten a girth on (a horse)
(tr) to encircle or surround
Word Origin for girth
C14: from Old Norse gjƶrth belt; related to Gothic gairda girdle 1; see gird 1
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