v.
Pronunciation: ' g ə rd
Function: verb
Inflected Form: gird · ed \ ' g ə r-d ə d \ or girt \ ' g ə rt \ ; gird · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gyrdan; akin to Old English geard yard ― more at YARD
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1 a : to encircle or bind with a flexible band (as a belt) b : to make fast (as a sword by a belt or clothing with a cord) c : SURROUND
2 : PROVIDE , EQUIP especially : to invest with the sword of knighthood
3 : to prepare (oneself) for action
intransitive verb : to prepare for action
– gird one's loins : to prepare for action : muster up one's resources