GIRDLE Meaning and
Definition
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A girdle is a noun that refers to a belt or a sash used to tighten or secure clothing around the waist. It is typically made of a flexible material such as fabric or leather and is worn as a fashion accessory or for practical purposes, shaping the waistline or providing support to the lower abdomen. Girdles can vary in style, ranging from simple bands to more elaborate designs featuring decorative elements, such as beads or embroidery.
In addition to its primary function as a waist-cinching garment, a girdle can also have cultural or symbolic significance. Throughout history, girdles have been worn for various reasons, including religious rituals, indicating social status, or representing a specific role or occupation. In some cultures, girdles have held connotations of femininity, emphasizing the curves of the female body, while in others, they have been used to support and protect the wearer during physical activities or as part of traditional attire.
The term "girdle" can also be used as a verb, meaning to encircle or surround something tightly. In this context, it suggests the act of tightly binding or encompassing an object or area, often for the purpose of constriction or containment.
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1. A belt, a zone. 2. Cingulum, see pelvic g. and shoulder g.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• A band or belt for the waist; a zone; in Scot., a round iron plate on which bread is baked.
• To surround; to bind; to enclose.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of GIRDLE
The word "girdle" is derived from the Old English word "gyrdel". This Old English term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*gurdilaz", which is also the root of related words in other Germanic languages. The Proto-Germanic word originally meant "belt" or "girdle" and can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European root "*gʰerdʰ-", meaning "to enclose" or "to gird".
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Conjugate verb Girdle
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