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orb

noun

  1. globular object sometimes topped with a cross; Christian symbol of authority
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verb

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɔɹb/ / /ɔːb/

noun

Etymology: From Old French orb (“blind”), from Latin orbus (“destitute”).

  1. A blank window or panel.

    small blank windows or panels, for in later times such panels were called orbs, blind windows

verb

Etymology: From Middle English orbe, from Old French orbe, from Latin orbis (“circle, orb”). Compare orbit.

  1. To form into an orb or circle.

    Let each His adamantine coat gird well, and each Fit well his helm, gripe fast his orbed shield

    a full-orbed sun

  2. To become round like an orb.
  3. To encircle; to surround; to enclose.

    The wheels were orbed with gold.