Gird (g&etilde_;rd), n. [See Yard a measure.]
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1. A stroke with a rod or switch; a severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.
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Conscience . . . is freed from many fearful girds and twinges which the atheist feels. Tillotson.
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2. A cut; a sarcastic remark; a gibe; a sneer.
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I thank thee for that gird, good Tranio. Shak.
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Gird, v. i. To gibe; to sneer; to break a scornful jest; to utter severe sarcasms.
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Men of all sorts take a pride to gird at me. Shak.
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