As a noun girt
is a horizontal structural member of post and beam architecture, typically attached to bridge two or more vertical members such as corner posts.
As a verb girt
is to gird or girt can be (gird).
As an adjective girt
is (nautical) 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.
As an initialism git is
; gastrointestinal tract.
girt
English
Etymology 1
Alteration of
Noun
(
en noun)
A horizontal structural member of post and beam architecture, typically attached to bridge two or more vertical members such as corner posts.
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Related terms
* girder
Etymology 2
From (etyl)
Verb
(
en verb)
To gird.
To bind horizontally, as with a belt or girdle.
To measure the girth of.
Etymology 3
See gird
Verb
(head)
(gird)
Adjective
(-)
(nautical) 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.
Anagrams
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git
English
Alternative forms
* get
Etymology 1
From (etyl) , related to beget. (from Online Etymology Dictionary)
Noun
(
en noun)
(British, slang, pejorative) A contemptible person.
(British, slang, pejorative) A silly, incompetent, stupid, annoying or childish person.
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Usage notes
* 'Git' is usually used as an insult, more severe than twit but less severe than a true profanity like wanker or arsehole, and may often be used affectionately between friends. 'Get' can also be used, with a subtle change of meaning. 'You cheeky get!' is slightly less harsh than 'You cheeky git!'.
* 'Git' is frequently used in conjunction with another word to achieve a more specific meaning. For instance a "smarmy git" refers to a person of a slimy, ingratiating disposition; a "jammy git" would be a person with undeserved luck. The phrase "grumpy old git", denoting a cantankerous old man, is used with particular frequency.
* In parts of northern , 'get' is still used in preference to 'git'. In the Republic of Ireland, 'get', rather than 'git' is used.
* The word has been ruled by the .
Verb
(gitt)
(Appalachian, Southern US, AAVE) To get.
(Appalachian, Southern US, AAVE) To leave.
Etymology 2
Noun
(
en noun)
(channel in metal casting)
Anagrams
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