ENGIRD Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

engird

verb

in-ˈgərd

Definition of engird

archaic

as in to wrap

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt her forehead engirded with a band of gold

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The remains, wrapped in several layers of garbage bags, were turned over to the Gang Supression Force by HERO, a relief organization that was contacted through humanitarian channels, the group told the Miami Herald.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Paul Herlihy’s body was found on the kitchen floor wrapped in carpet and covered with a blue tarp.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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