ENGIRD Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

engird

verb

in-ˈgərd

Definition of engird

archaic

as in to wrap

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt her forehead engirded with a band of gold

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wrap

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Police say the mother wrapped a metal chain around the child's waist, secured the other end to the property's fence and left her there before driving away.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Grace most recently wrapped the new Amazon MGM feature film Fiona, starring as the titular role.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026

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