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Garb (?), n. [F. gerbe, OF. also
garbe, OHG. garba, G. garbe; cf. Skr.
grbh to seize, E. grab.] (Her.) A sheaf of
grain (wheat, unless otherwise specified).

Garb, v. t. To clothe; array;
deck.

These black dog-Dons

Garb themselves bravely.

Gar"bage (?; 48), n. [OE. also
garbash, perh. orig., that which is purged or cleansed away;
cf. OF. garber to make fine, neat, OHG. garawan to
make ready, prepare, akin to E. garb dress; or perh. for
garbleage, fr. garble; or cf. OF. garbage tax on
sheaves, E. garb sheaf.] Offal, as the bowels of an
animal or fish; refuse animal or vegetable matter from a kitchen;
hence, anything worthless, disgusting, or loathsome.
Grainger.

Gar"bage, v. t. To strip of the
bowels; to clean. "Pilchards . . . are garbaged."
Holland.

Garbed (?), a. Dressed; habited;
clad.


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