GIRD

Gird

Gird is a region of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. It includes the districts of Bhind, Gwalior, Morena, Sheopur, and Shivpuri. Gwalior is the largest city in the region, and its historic center.

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gird

Noun

  1. A sarcastic remark.
  2. A stroke with a rod or switch.
  3. A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.

Verb

  1. To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
    The fasces were girt about with twine in bundles large.
  2. To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
    The lady girt herself with silver chain, from which she hung a golden shear.
    Our home is girt by sea... -
  3. To prepare oneself for an action.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To jeer at.
  2. To jeer.


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