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Enclosed Old Style Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GIRT" which means:
- noun
- • A horizontal structural member of post and beam architecture, typically attached to bridge two or more vertical members such as corner posts. verb
- • To gird.
- • To bind horizontally, as with a belt or girdle.
- • To measure the girth of.
- • To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
- • To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
- • To prepare oneself for an action.
- • To capsize because of forces in the cable attaching it to another vessel. adjective
- • Bound by a cable; used of a vessel so moored by two anchors that she swings against one of the cables by force of the current or tide.
- • Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.
- • Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.
- • (qualifying nouns of family relationship) involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s). [see derived terms]
- • (followed by 'with') pregnant; large with young; full of.
- • (except with 'friend' and similar words such as 'mate','buddy') intimate; familiar.
- • Extreme or more than usual.
- • Of significant importance or consequence; important.
- • (applied to actions, thoughts and feelings) arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; superior; commanding; heroic; illustrious; eminent.
- • Impressive or striking.
- • Much in use; favoured.
- • (applied to persons) endowed with extraordinary powers; of exceptional talents or achievements; uncommonly gifted; able to accomplish vast results; remarkable; strong; powerful; mighty; noble.
- • Title referring to an important leader.
- • Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.
- • (often followed by 'at') skilful or adroit.
- • Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic (from 1848).
- • Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She girt the sword tightly around her waist."
- • "He girt the rope securely before descending the cliff."
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