Girthly
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Relating to or characterised by girth; girthy
"Portly mammas with millions, girthly dames with dollars to burn, and lordly ladies overloaded with variegated wherewithal, flocked to the waters which brought them comfort and something less than immoderate avoirdupois."
Example
More examples"Portly mammas with millions, girthly dames with dollars to burn, and lordly ladies overloaded with variegated wherewithal, flocked to the waters which brought them comfort and something less than immoderate avoirdupois."
Etymology
From girth + -ly.
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