engirdle

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The cirri of one set, the anterior, extend forward about twice the length of the anterior half; those of the posterior set closely engirdle the lower half, reaching not quite to the posterior extremity.

From Marine Protozoa from Woods Hole Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission 21:415-468, 1901 by Calkins, Gary N. (Gary Nathan)

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)

If you choose, plant the foot of the ladder in a fiery test and engirdle each round with a forest of thorns.

From The Hindered Hand or, The Reign of the Repressionist by Bell, Robert E.

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

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

From The Death of Balder by Borrow, George Henry