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Gird

Noun CEFR B1
ɡɜːd

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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Examples

“I thank⟳ thee for that gird, good Tranio.”
“Conscience […] is freed from many fearful girds and twinges which the atheist feels.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Girded Girder girderage girdering Girders girderwork

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