3. A small horizontal brace or girder.

Girth, v. t. [From Girth, n., cf. Girt, v. t.] To bind as with a girth.

[R.] Johnson.

Girt"line` (?), n. (Naut.) A gantline.

Hammock girtline, a line rigged for hanging out hammocks to dry.

Gis*arm" (?), n. [OF. gisarme, guisarme.] (MediÊval Armor) A weapon

with a scythe-shaped blade, and a separate long sharp point, mounted on

a long staff and carried by foot soldiers.

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