engirdle

[ en-gur-dl ]

verb (used with object)

, en·gir·dled, en·gir·dling.

1. to engird.

Word History and Origins

Origin of engirdle¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; en- ¹ + girdle

Example Sentences

Its primary component, an elastic loop, is designed to engirdle a modest stack of credit cards.

From New York Times

Engirdle, en-gėrd′l, Engirt, en-gėrt′, v.t. to surround, as with a girdle: to encircle.

From Project Gutenberg

A considerable portion of the abbey buildings that engirdle the summit of the rocky islet of Mont St. Michel belong to the Norman period, although much of the work is Gothic.

From Project Gutenberg

I feel certain that Franco and Hathaway will not be saying anything like, "Let the tiara of joy circle your brow, and the elastic pantyhose of festivity engirdle your most intimate parts."

From Seattle Times

The columns of the palace reach up to heaven, but no walls engirdle them, only curtains green, white, and blue,—whilst the warm sweet breeze blows always thither from green prairies.”

From Project Gutenberg