Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

engirdle

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
en-gir-dle
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To encircle as if with a girdle.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From en- + girdle.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

engirdles (present, singular) engirdling (participle, present) engirdled (participle, past) engirdled (past)

Synonyms

engird

Questions

What does engirdle mean?
To encircle as if with a girdle.
Where does engirdle come from?
From en- + girdle.

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