4. (Fort.)
Defn: A series of chambers in defensive mines. Farrow.
GIRASOLE; GIRASOL Gir"a*sole Gir"a*sol, n. Etym: [It. girasole, or F. girasol, fr. L. gyrare to turn around + sol sun.]
1. (Bot.)
Defn: See Heliotrope. [Obs.]
2. (Min.)
Defn: A variety of opal which is usually milk white, bluish white, or sky blue; but in a bright light it reflects a reddish color.
GIRD
Gird, n. Etym: [See Yard a measure.]
1. A stroke with a rod or switch; a severe spasm; a twinge; a pang. Conscience . . . is freed from many fearful girds and twinges which the atheist feels. Tillotson.
2. A cut; a sarcastic remark; a gibe; a sneer. I thank thee for that gird, good Tranio. Shak.