GIRD


Meaning of GIRD in English

v.tr. (past and past part. girded or girt) literary 1 encircle, attach, or secure with a belt or band. 2 secure (clothes) on the body with a girdle or belt. 3 enclose or encircle. 4 a (foll. by with) equip with a sword in a belt. b fasten (a sword) with a belt. 5 (foll. by round) place (cord etc.) round. øgird (or gird up) one's loins prepare for action. [OE gyrdan f. Gmc (as GIRTH)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.