GIRTH


Meaning of GIRTH in English

■ noun

1》 the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist.

2》 a band attached to a saddle and fastened around a horse's belly.

■ verb archaic surround; encircle.

Origin

ME: from ON gjỏrth .

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