cinguir

Signification

1. (transitive) to encircle, girdle, adjust (clothing)
2. (transitive) to connect, unite
3. (transitive) to limit, restrict
4. (figuratively) to strike

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/θiŋˈɡiɾ/

Étymologie

From Old Galician-Portuguese cingir, from Latin cingere, present active infinitive of cingō. Cognate with Portuguese cingir and Spanish ceñir.