"girthsome" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more girthsome [comparative], most girthsome [superlative]
Etymology: From girth + -some. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|girth|some}} girth + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} girthsome (comparative more girthsome, superlative most girthsome)
  1. Characterised or marked by girth; girthy
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