“The chulter, an intricately woven apron, is worn below the black wool girdle or belt.”

“She pulled on a loose-fitting chemise and a violet silk skirt over her girdle and stockings and left her room silently, in search of adventure.”

“Activity and habits of the twig girdler in Alabama have been noted and recorded periodically over several years.”

“The twig girdler is a long-horned, wood-boring beetle that lives in many hardwoods in Florida but does not cause serious damage.”

“They search narrowly, but in vain, and at last hurry away as the girdler light-ship still continues to fire heavy guns.”