Girt: meaning, definitions and examples

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girt

 

[ ษกษœหrt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

archaic measurement

Girt refers to a historical term used to denote the circumference of something, especially in the context of measuring the girth of an object or a person's body. It is derived from an old measurement system and is not commonly used in modern language.

Synonyms

circumference, girth, perimeter.

Examples of usage

  • The tree's girt was measured to determine its age.
  • He was surprised by the girt of the ancient monument.
  • The fabric's girt was essential for tailoring the perfect fit.

Translations

Translations of the word "girt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cintura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gรผrtel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pinggang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pas

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒซใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ceinture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cinturรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kemer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒจํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกs

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกs

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…ฐๅธฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ belti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑ belts

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™mษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cinturรณn

Etymology

The word 'girt' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English term 'gyrรพe,' which referred to the act of encircling or surrounding. The historical use of the term aligns closely with the concept of measurement around an object, particularly in reference to the human body or trees. Over time, its usage has diminished, and the term 'girth' has become more prevalent in modern English, often used in contexts related to both physical measurements and descriptions. The evolution of the term from an active measure to a noun signifies the changes in language and its adaptation over centuries, illustrating the shift in how we describe physical dimensions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,851, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.