Girdle
/ˈɡɜːr.dəl/noun
A belt or cord worn around the waist, often to support clothing or as a decorative item.
Did you know?In medieval times, girdles were believed to hold magical properties, often worn by women to symbolize protection and fertility.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*girdwō
“to encircle or bind around”
Old English
OE
gyrdel
“a belt or binding used to support garments”
Middle English
ME
girdel
“a belt or cord, often decorative or symbolic in nature”
Modern English
Eng
girdle
“a term for belts and similar items worn around the waist”