First Known Use: 13th century
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1girth
noun \ˈgərth\
: the size of someone or something measured around the middle
: a band or strap placed around the body of an animal (such as a horse) to hold something (such as a saddle) on its back
Full 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
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Origin of GIRTH
Middle English, from Old Norse gjǫrth; akin to Old English gyrdan to gird
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- Synonyms
- circumference
2girth
verb
Definition of GIRTH
transitive verb
1
: encircle
2
: to bind or fasten with a girth
3
: to measure the girth of
First Known Use of GIRTH
15th century
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GIRTH[1] Defined for Kids
girth
noun \ˈgərth\
Definition of GIRTH for Kids
1
: the measure or distance around something <the girth of a tree>
2
: a band put around the body of an animal to hold something (as a saddle) on its back
Medical Dictionary
girth
noun \ˈgərth\
Medical Definition of GIRTH
: a measure around a body
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