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girdleMain Entry: 1gir·dle Pronunciation: \ˈgər-dəl\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English girdel, from Old English gyrdel; akin to Old High German gurtil girdle, Old English gyrdan to gird Date: before 12th century 1 : something that encircles or confines: as a : an article of dress encircling the body usually at the waist b : a woman's close-fitting undergarment often boned and usually elasticized that extends from the waist to below the hips c (1) : shoulder girdle (2) : pelvic girdle
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