girth

¹girth

noun \ˈgərth\

Definition of GIRTH

1

: a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (as a saddle) on its back

2

a : a measure around a body <a man of more than average girth> <the girth of a tree> b : size, dimensions

Examples of GIRTH

1. The tree is about two meters in girth.
2. a person of large girth
3. a girth of about two meters

Origin of GIRTH

Middle English, from Old Norse gjǫrth; akin to Old English gyrdan to gird

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to GIRTH

Synonyms: circumference

Related Words: ambit, circuit, compass; waistline; equator; diameter, radius; perimeter, periphery

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Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with GIRTH

berth, birth, dearth, earth, firth, mirth, Perth, worth