engirdle

Example Sentences

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Why engirdle its waist in warmth and cordage, and expose its feet to every storm and frost, to mud and snow?

From Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women On the Various Duties of Life, Physical, Intellectual, And Moral Development; Self-Culture, Improvement, Dress, Beauty, Fashion, Employment, Education, The Home Relations, Their Duties To Young Men, Marriage, Womanhood And Happiness. by Weaver, George Sumner

The columns of the palace reach up to heaven, but no walls engirdle them, only curtains green, white, and blue,—whilst the warm sweet breeze blows always thither from green prairies.”

From A Victor of Salamis by Davis, William Stearns

Whom seekest thou, where unclomb rocks engirdle Peace, smiling peace? 

From The Death of Balder by Borrow, George Henry

Fair waist that curves beneath the heart I love, I shall engirdle you with priceless gems Won by my prowess for your perfect grace.

From Under King Constantine by Trask, Katrina

The seas which engirdle this island," the Ambassador said thoughtfully, "have brought the English great weal, as they may bring to her much woe.

From The Great Impersonation by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)