How Do You Spell GIRT?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɜːt] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "girt" is [ɡˈɜːt], [ɡˈɜːt], [ɡ_ˈɜː_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

GIRT Meaning and Definition

  1. Girt is a verb that refers to the act of surrounding, encircling, or enclosing something or someone firmly and tightly. It is often used in a figurative sense to describe the process of securing or protecting something or someone by surrounding them with a barrier, support, or defense. This term can also be used to describe the act of encircling oneself with a particular clothing item or accessory.

    In a literal sense, girt can describe the process of binding, fastening, or securing an object or person with a belt, strap, or cord. For example, one might girt a sword to their waist, or girt a package with a string to prevent it from opening.

    In a figurative sense, girt is commonly used to describe mental or emotional fortification. It can signify the act of emotionally surrounding oneself with support, strength, or determination. For instance, one might say they are girt with confidence before a public speaking engagement, implying that they feel mentally prepared and supported.

    The term girt can also be used to characterize physical surroundings or boundaries. It suggests a sense of being encircled by natural or constructed barriers, such as mountains girt with fog or a town girt with walls.

    In summary, girt is a versatile verb that portrays the act of surrounding, protecting, securing, or fortifying someone or something physically, emotionally, or figuratively.

  2. • Of gird, which see.
    • To gird; to surround.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of GIRT

The word girt comes from the Old English verb gyrtan, which means to encircle or to gird. The verb originated from the Germanic language and is related to the Old Norse word görð, which also means a girdle or a belt. Over time, gyrtan evolved into various forms, including girt in Middle English and eventually became the past participle form of the verb. In modern English, girt is mainly used as an archaic or poetic past tense form of gird meaning to fasten or secure with a belt or band.

Similar spelling words for GIRT

Plural form of GIRT is GIRTS

Conjugate verb Girt

CONDITIONAL

I would girt
you would girt
he/she/it would girt
we would girt
they would girt

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be girting
you would be girting
he/she/it would be girting
we would be girting
they would be girting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have girt
you would have girt
he/she/it would have girt
we would have girt
they would have girt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been girting
you would have been girting
he/she/it would have been girting
we would have been girting
they would have been girting

FUTURE

I will girt
you will girt
he/she/it will girt
we will girt
they will girt

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be girting
you will be girting
he/she/it will be girting
we will be girting
they will be girting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have girted
you will have girted
he/she/it will have girted
we will have girted
they will have girted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been girting
you will have been girting
he/she/it will have been girting
we will have been girting
they will have been girting

IMPERATIVE

you girt
we let´s girt

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to girt

PAST

I girted
you girted
he/she/it girted
we girted
they girted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was girting
you were girting
he/she/it was girting
we were girting
they were girting

PAST PARTICIPLE

girted

PAST PERFECT

I had girted
you had girted
he/she/it had girted
we had girted
they had girted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been girting
you had been girting
he/she/it had been girting
we had been girting
they had been girting

PRESENT

I girt
you girt
he/she/it girts
we girt
they girt

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am girting
you are girting
he/she/it is girting
we are girting
they are girting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

girting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have girted
you have girted
he/she/it has girted
we have girted
they have girted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been girting
you have been girting
he/she/it has been girting
we have been girting
they have been girting

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