cenyir

Meaning

  1. (transitive) to encircle, to gird
  2. (transitive) to surround
  3. (transitive) to be tight
  4. (figuratively, reflexive) to limit, restrict

Frequency

48k
Pronounced as (IPA)
[səˈɲi]
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Latin cingere, with normal change of conjugation to -ir. Compare Spanish ceñir.

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