engirdle

verb

en·​gir·​dle in-ˈgər-dᵊl How to pronounce engirdle (audio)
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engirdled; engirdling; engirdles

Examples of engirdle in a Sentence

the cloud-engirdled peaks of the Andes

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of engirdle was in 1596

Dictionary Entries Near engirdle

Cite this Entry

“Engirdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engirdle. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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