I. ˈȯrb noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French orbe, from Latin orbis circle, disk, orb
Date: 15th century
1. : any of the concentric spheres in old astronomy surrounding the earth and carrying the celestial bodies in their revolutions
2. archaic : something circular : circle , orbit
3. : a spherical body ; especially : a spherical celestial object
4. : eye
5. : a sphere surmounted by a cross symbolizing kingly power and justice
II. verb
Date: 1600
transitive verb
1. : to form into a disk or circle
2. archaic : encircle , surround , enclose
intransitive verb
archaic : to move in an orbit