How Do You Spell GIRTH?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɜːθ] (IPA)

The word "girth" is pronounced /ɡərθ/ and refers to the circumference of an object, especially a living creature such as a horse. The spelling of "girth" is derived from the Old Norse word "gyrða," which meant "to encircle." Its spelling and pronunciation have remained relatively unchanged for centuries. As with many English words, the pronunciation may vary according to accents and dialects, but the standard spelling is universally recognized.

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GIRTH Meaning and Definition

  1. Girth is a noun that refers to the measurement of the distance around an object, typically in a circular or cylindrical shape. It can also describe the measurement of the circumference of various objects, such as a tree trunk, a person's waist, or the width of a saddle for a horse.

    In terms of physical dimensions, girth commonly describes the measurement around the widest part or circumference of an object. For instance, when measuring a tree's girth, people typically wrap a measuring tape around the trunk at chest height to determine its diameter. Similarly, a person's waist girth is measured by encircling a measuring tape around their midsection.

    Girth also has a figurative meaning, referring to the size or extent of something, typically in relation to visual appearance or a perceived element of thickness. When describing an individual's girth, for example, it implies the overall size or width of their body. In a more metaphorical sense, girth can be used to describe the expansiveness or breadth of an idea, concept, or argument.

    Overall, girth encompasses both literal and figurative understandings of measurements, emphasizing the distance around an object or the size and width of something. Its usage is prevalent in various contexts, from physical dimensions and size comparisons to metaphorical representations of width, extent, or breadth.

  2. The measure around the body of a horse a little behind the forelegs.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. The band or strap by which a saddle is made fast on a horse by passing under his belly; the circumference or round measurement of timber, or of animals.

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

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Etymology of GIRTH

The word "girth" originated from the Old English word "gyrdan", which means "to surround" or "encircle". This term later evolved into "gurth" in Middle English, which specifically referred to a belt or a strap. Over time, "gurth" changed to "girth" and began encompassing the meaning of a belt or a band used for encircling, particularly in relation to measure around an object such as a person, animal, or inanimate object.

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Plural form of GIRTH is GIRTHS

Conjugate verb Girth

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have girthed
you would have girthed
he/she/it would have girthed
we would have girthed
they would have girthed
I would have girth
you would have girth
he/she/it would have girth
we would have girth
they would have girth

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you girth
we let´s girth

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to girth

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

girthed

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I girth
you girth
he/she/it girths
we girth
they girth

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

girthing

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it girth

SIMPLE PAST

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

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