- a girdle:
- Avnet, a belt or girdle, of the same kind as the eastern sash, which confines the loose garments about the waist; and in which their long skirts are tucked up when at work or on a journey. "And thou shalt embroiderª° the coatª of fine linen,ª and thou shalt makeª° the mitreª [of] fine linen,ª and thou shalt makeª° the girdleª [of] needlework.ªª°" {Exd 28:39}
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