ENGIRDING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

engirding

verb

present participle of engird, archaic

as in wrapping

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

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wrapping

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If additional hold is needed, Marjan recommends spraying Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Super Clean Extra Hairspray on the roots and brushing back before wrapping a second elastic around everything.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
The Ferrari driver was seen shirtless while wearing black swim trunks in the first photo, sweetly wrapping his arms around the Kardashians star embracing him from the front.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

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