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engird


Meanings
  • Verb

    To encircle or surround with a girdle or belt.


Variants
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engird , engirded , engirding , engirds
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to gird' or 'to belt'. From Old English 'gierdan' or 'gegirdan', meaning 'to surround' or 'to encircle'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'engird' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more frequently found in literary or poetic contexts.

  2. In Old English, the word 'gierdan' was used not only to mean 'to surround' or 'to encircle', but also 'to prepare' or 'to make ready'.


Related Concepts
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  1. girdle: A belt or band worn around the waist.

  2. encircle: To surround completely with a circle or ring.


How to Memorize "engird"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine wrapping a belt or girdle around an object or person to understand the meaning.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the action of putting on a belt or girdle.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Gird yourself for battle' to remember the meaning.


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