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girding

The correct spelling is girding.

How to pronounce girding

verb

Say it like: Jir-din-g

The correct spelling is girding. To bind with a flexible rope or cord. For example: "The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large."

Usage Examples

The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large.

The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
  2. 2.To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
  3. 3.To prepare oneself for an action.
  4. 4.To jeer at.
  5. 5.To jeer.

noun

  1. 1.A binding or encircling.

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