girdle

Everyday

1. A girdle is a belt or band worn round the waist, especially in old tales. tree →
2. (verb) To girdle is to put a band round something or to surround it, as in «girdled blanket». tree →
3. A girdle-cake is a flat cake cooked on a hot iron plate, a Scottish word. tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales a girdle is a sash or belt that holds a cloak or dress in place; a girdled blanket is one tied round with a band; in cooking «girdle-cakes» are flat cakes made on a griddle

Examples

• She tied a red girdle round her waist. tree →
• Underneath his girdled blanket he hid the stolen gold. tree →
• Her mother made girdle-cakes for tea. tree →
• The old queen wore a jewelled girdle at the feast. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

A belt or sash worn around the waist. The priests wore special girdles, and the word is also used for plain belts.

Interpretation. The priest's girdle was part of the holy garments. The tradition says the sash was part of the clothing that made atonement.

Examples

• the aprons, and the mantelets, and the cloaks, and the girdles; (Prophets ISA.3.22, JPS 1917) tree →
• He looseth the bond of kings, and bindeth their loins with a girdle. (Writings JOB.12.18, JPS 1917) tree →
• She maketh linen garments and selleth them; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. (Writings PRO.31.24, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths