Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
begirt
verb
/bɪˈɡɜːrt/
Definition
To encircle or surround, especially with a belt or girdle.
Examples
- He was begirt with a golden belt that shimmered in the sunlight.
- The city was begirt by walls that have stood for centuries.
- In the painting, the figure was begirt with vines, symbolizing life and growth.
Meaning
The act of encircling or surrounding something; typically used in a literary or poetic context.
Synonyms
- surround
- encircle
- gird
