seagirt

[ see-gurt ]

noun

1. surrounded by the sea.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seagirt¹

First recorded in 1615–25; sea + girt ¹

Example Sentences

Even to those who have more travelled eyes, and are not unfamiliar with seagirt citadels, the spectacle is superb.

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Yet in imagination I may, at the shortest notice, return to the seagirt arena of my adventures, and restore my unregenerated soul.

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Is it to be believed that we are here alone, this boy and I, far north out on an island wilderness, seagirt on a terrific coast!

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The general found in this mute parlor of the seagirt convent memories of himself.

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Wherever either exists we know it to be a heritage from the seagirt isle.

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