Definitions for Girdler

• Definition
• Anagrams (121)

Girdler gir·dler

Spelling: [gurd-ler]

IPA: /ˈgɜrd lər/

Girdler is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 121 anagrams from letters in Girdler (degilrr).

Definitions for Girdler

noun

1. a person or thing that girdles.
2. any of several insects, as a beetle, Oncideres cingulata (twig girdler) that cut a groove around the bark of a twig, stem, etc.
3. a person who makes girdles.

Origin of Girdler

Middle English word dating back to 1325-75; See origin at girdle, -er¹

Examples for Girdler

Besides,” said she, “Mr girdler thinks it the best thing, and he is your guardian.

They search narrowly, but in vain, and at last hurry away as the girdler light-ship still continues to fire heavy guns.

They think that she is on the girdler Sands, but she may be on the Shingles.

He was introduced to them all as the Rev. Mr. girdler, and created a most favorable impression, especially among the young women.

But Mr girdler, who was not ordinarily given to mirth, abruptly left the room with a smile on his face before I could proceed.

The Fusilier had struck on that part of the sands named the girdler.