Associations to the word «Cincture»
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Wiktionary
CINCTURE, noun. An enclosure, or the act of enclosing, encircling or encompassing
CINCTURE, noun. A girdle or belt, especially as part of a vestment
CINCTURE, noun. (architecture) The fillet, listel, or band next to the apophyge at the extremity of the shaft of a column.
CINCTURE, verb. To girdle, circle, or surround
Dictionary definition
CINCTURE, noun. A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers.
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.