garth

¹

[ gahrth ]

noun

1. Also called cloister garth. an open courtyard enclosed by a cloister.
2. Archaic. a yard or garden.

Garth

²

[ gahrth ]

noun

1. a male given name.

garth

¹

/ ɡɑːθ /

noun

1. dialect.
   a child's hoop, often the rim of a bicycle wheel

garth

²

/ ɡɑːθ /

noun

1. a courtyard surrounded by a cloister
2. archaic.
   a yard or garden

Word History and Origins

Origin of garth¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Old Norse garthr “farm, farmyard, courtyard”; yard ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of garth¹

dialect variant of girth

Origin of garth²

C14: from Old Norse garthr; related to Old English geard yard ²

Example Sentences

Pateman appeared in court via a video link from HMP Garth where he is currently serving his sentence.

From BBC

Inmates were burning holes in cell windows to allow the drones in at HMP Garth near Leyland, Lancashire and stealing mops and brooms to use their handles to collect drugs from drones.

From BBC

In the north, visitors to Bangor Garth Pier are drawn to its art gallery, craft shops and tearoom.

From BBC

Following the earlier deaths of Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Levon Helm, Robertson’s passing leaves 87-year-old Garth Hudson as the Band’s lone surviving original member.

From Los Angeles Times

Garth Brooks vehemently denied sexual assault allegations made by a former employee in a lawsuit and returned to the stage Thursday: ‘I really needed this.’

From Los Angeles Times