Gir"dle, n. [OE. gurdel, girdel, AS. gyrdel, fr. gyrdan; akin to D.
gordel, G. g¸rtel, Icel. gyr&?;ill. See Gird, v. t., to encircle, and
cf. Girth, n.]
1. That which girds, encircles, or incloses; a circumference; a belt;
esp., a belt, sash, or article of dress encircling the body usually at
the waist; a cestus.
Within the girdle of these walls.
Shak.
Their breasts girded with golden girdles.
Rev. xv. 6.